Dr. Melissa Bedford from EWU will discuss the use of multicultural children's literature as a tool to help with those tough conversations about race. This is the third class in a three-part series.
This session will dive deeper into the use of multicultural children’s literature as a tool to help with those tough conversations about race. With the recent increase of anti-Asian/Asian American racism occurring throughout the U.S., it’s important for us to provide spaces and opportunities for children to learn about and reflect on how this impacts our lives so that we all can help build a more inclusive society. Recommendations of diverse children’s, middle grade, and young adult books 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 other two classes in this three-part series are/were:
May 18 @ 6:30pm - Representation Matters: Choosing & Reading AAPI Children’s Books
May 25 @ 6:30pm - Celebrating Diversity: Our Differences Make Us Great
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.
Features:
Computers & Technology:
• 16 public computers
• 2 children’s computers
• Free WiFi
Meeting & Study Rooms:
• 136 capacity meeting room
Services:
• Faxing, copying, scanning