Dewey Divas and Dudes: Diversity and Inclusion Titles

Description

Members of The Dewey Divas and Dudes will present some of their favourite new books publishing between Sept. to Dec. 2021 and focusing on themes of diversity and inclusion. These books will offer mirrors and windows into many different identities and lived experiences for readers of all ages, help build empathy, and are just plain great reads. Get ready to grow your TBR pile!

 

The Dewey Divas and Dudes are a collective of publisher reps who specialize in the library market. Throughout the year, they give readers’ advisory presentations to libraries across the country highlighting their top picks and hidden gems of the latest new and upcoming releases.

Author

Laureen Cusack (she/her), Allie, Chenoweth (she/her), Janet Murie (She/her)
Conference

Conference Year

2021
Materials
Source Library
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Book Club Library

Author

Melodie Rae Storey

Description

Do you host a book club for teens, tweens, or children in your library?
There is a new space for sharing resources. A facebook page has been set up called “Book Club Library” for sharing book club program ideas and information on where to find book club sets in the province of BC.

Resource Topic

Resource Type (defunct)

Web Resource
Source Library

EasyReader app for accessible e-books

Author

CELA Member Services

Description

EasyReader by Dolphin Inc. is an easy-to-use, free, accessible reading app for people with print disabilities including dyslexia, low vision and blindness. This guide provides a quick overview to help you start using EasyReader with your CELA account.

Resource Topic

Resource Type (defunct)

Web Resource
Source Library

Deliver an Amazing TD Summer Reading Club Program at Your Library!

Description

Presentation for the 2018 MLA conference sharing an overview of the TD Summer Reading Club and program ideas from the 2017 English language Library Award winners.

Author

Jessica Roy

Author E-Mail

jessicaroy@torontopubliclibrary.ca

Conference Year

2018
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Alien Escape Room Handout

Author

Melissa Ferguson & Kate Wood

Description

Handout for Tween Alien Escape Room, as presented at the Youth Services Institute at Richmond Public Library on May 8, 2018 by Melissa Ferguson & Kate Wood.

Content

Handout for Tween Alien Escape Room

Training Guide File

Resource Topic

Resource Type (defunct)

PDF