Dr. Melissa Bedford from EWU will discuss how to choose diverse children's books, specifically Asian American books. This is the first class in a 3-part series.
This session will focus on how to choose diverse children’s books, specifically Asian American books, and strategies families can use while reading. Recommendations of children’s books written by and featuring Asian American authors and characters will also be shared.
This program is part of the Library's celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in collaboration with Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) - Spokane Chapter.
The next two classes in this three-part series are:
May 25 @ 6:30pm - Celebrating Diversity: Our Differences Make Us Great
June 8 @ 6:30pm - Let’s Talk: How to Have Conversations About Race with Children
Register for each class and you will receive an email with instructions on how to participate.
Technology requirements: You will need a device or computer with an internet connection and the Chrome browser, microphone and speakers to participate via Zoom.
| Mon, Jul 20 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 21 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jul 25 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 26 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
Features:
Computers & Technology:
• 16 public computers
• 2 children’s computers
• Free WiFi
Meeting & Study Rooms:
• 136 capacity meeting room
Services:
• Faxing, copying, scanning