Depictions of Diversity in Books Recommended for Storytime: A Cautionary Tale

被引：2
作者：
Ingram, Erin [1 ]
Cahill, Maria [2 ]
机构：
[1] Publ Lib Cincinnati & Hamilton Cty, St Bernard Branch, 10 McClelland Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45217 USA
[2] Univ Kentucky, Sch Informat Sci, Lexington, KY USA
来源：
LIBRI-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION STUDIES | 2022年 / 72卷 / 04期
关键词：
children's programming; diversity; equity; inclusion; public library; EDUCATION; LIS;
D O I：
10.1515/libri-2021-0126
中图分类号：
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号：
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要：
Elements of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in diverse books support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. Public library storytime programs serve as venues to showcase books with characters of varied backgrounds, identities, and experiences who may or may not reflect those of the communities the libraries serve. Because storytime providers often rely on online resources to plan their programs, it is important to investigate the presence and quality of EDI elements in books recommended for storytimes by these resources. The present study analyzed the text, illustrations, and WorldCat metadata for a random sample of 481 children's books recommended by six popular online resources for storytime planning. Results revealed an overall lack of EDI in the recommended books with few characters representing parallel cultures, living with a disability or chronic illness, practicing a religion other than Christianity, or communicating in a language other than English. The paper includes implications for storytime providers and library administrators in the areas of program planning, professional development, and program assessment.
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页码：405 / 416
页数：12
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