Representation Matters
Choosing & Reading AAPI Children's Books
Tuesday, May 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Hill
Virtual Events 4Dr. 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.
South Hill
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• 136 capacity meeting room
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