Vol. 4, No. 7 September 2020 Published by Alabama Public Library Service reading list, Eddins asked her if she personally A tale of two rabbits believed in racial integration. Reed refused to by Gail Sheldon answer his question by saying, “This has nothing APLS Library Consultant, Youth Services to do with running the library service.” After many stressful months, Reed officially As most of you know, I’m not an Alabama resigned her position as APLS director on Jan. native. Despite living in this state for more than 9, 1960 to accept a library consultant position in half of my life and working in the library field Washington, D.C. However, the tumult between since 2006, I recently found out about an incident Eddins and Reed had long been fodder for local from APLS’ past. With Banned Books Week newspapers. This noise was even spilling into taking place Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, I’m sharing this the national news. interesting bit of history with you now. The Birmingham Post-Herald reached out In 1959, Alabama Public Library Service to author and illustrator Garth Williams for Director Emily Wheelock Reed faced intense comment on the controversy. Williams said scrutiny from state lawmakers after she his book, “was written for children from two to defended a recently published children’s book five who will understand it perfectly. It was not some legislators wanted banned. The White written for adults who will not understand it is Citizens’ Council and Alabama State Senator This children’s book caused a significant only about a soft furry love and has no hidden E. O. Eddins led a segregationist crusade against controversy in Alabama on the topic of message of hate.” In an article published by the The Rabbits’ Wedding by Garth Williams for race in the late 1950s and early 1960s Los Angeles Evening Mirror News, Williams also illustrations that depicted the marriage of a white said, “I was completely unaware that animals and could keep their copies on the shelf if they rabbit to a black rabbit. Eddins accused the book with white fur, such as white polar bears and chose to do so. of blatantly promoting racial integration and white dogs and white rabbits, were considered interracial marriage as propaganda to children. This action incensed Eddins, and he blood relations of white beings. I was only aware continued to challenge Reed. He threatened to that a white horse next to a black horse looks Due to the outcry, Reed reviewed the book halt the approval of the APLS budget, brought very picturesque.” and found its material acceptable. She defended her before the state legislature for questioning, The Rabbits’ Wedding against an outright When Reed died in 2000 at the age of 89, and demanded her resignation. ban and saw it her ethical duty as a librarian her New York Times obituary stated, “The to provide balanced information on racial Through all this, Reed held her ground. The confrontation came as blacks were fighting to be integration if viewed through such a lens. With Rabbits’ Wedding was available by request allowed in public libraries throughout the South Eddins personally calling for it to be banned, (he from APLS. Reed doubled down by distributing and a segregationist in Florida was demanding in fact suggested The Rabbits’ Wedding and other a recommended reading list from the American that ‘’The Three Little Pigs’’ be removed from books should be burned) Reed compromised by Library Association (ALA) that included Martin library shelves because the pigs were depicted placing the book on special reserve and available Luther King, Jr.’s Stride Toward Freedom: The to those interested upon request. Alabama’s Montgomery Story, which further angered See Rabbits public libraries were not affected by this status segregationists. After Reed distributed the continued on next page Emily Wheelock Reed Rabbits continued from previous page in different colors. Such disputes, mirroring the struggle for access to schools and public libraries, were widely covered in the press…[The Rabbits’ Wedding] was attacked by The Montgomery Home News, a publication of the Montgomery, Ala., chapter of the White Citizens Council, on the ground that it promoted racial integration. Though the ALA largely remained silent on the issue during the time of the controversy, Miss Reed was posthumously honored by the ALA as a trailblazer in protecting intellectual freedom when she received the Freedom to Read Foundation Scroll of Honor award. Playwright Kenneth Jones wrote Alabama Story in 2013 after being inspired by Reed’s obituary in the New York Times. The play was set to open in March at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, but was unfortunately canceled due to health and safety concerns. The times certainly have changed, but have they really? The Rabbits’ Wedding was never intended as social commentary. Williams himself described his book as an inadvertent artistic decision that backfired. If it were first published now, the book would never cause an uproar. Today, we have books often deemed controversial that weren’t written as happy little accidents. And Tango Makes Three. My Princess Boy. The Hate U Give. Reed’s fight from 60 years ago still isn’t over. It’s our duty as librarians to provide alternative viewpoints and give our patrons an opportunity to experience books with characters they can personally identify with and the people they may encounter. Combating censorship is vital. This ethical obligation existed long before Reed and will undoubtedly continue to exist long into the future. Of course, what’s considered controversial will change with the times, and we need to be vigilant to keep up with these changes. It’s not good enough to simply refuse book bans. As librarians, we should actively seek out and include books oft challenged by others. A May 23, 1959 article on page 3 of The Orlando Sentinel describes the controversy YAKETY YAK 2 September 2020 Reviews by Cassandra Brindle

Book Reviews of Picture, Juvenile, and Young Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction

Punching the Air the right answer by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam The teacher only asks questions to hear Amal Shahid sits in a courtroom and the right answer...’ watches. Don’t talk, don’t speak, they don’t want to listen. The adults are handling it, I could get into everything that’s going justice will be served. You’re innocent. The on right now. I could write about the quality system works. But the people who testify of this book and the story it tells. But really, don’t know him. They paint a 2D caricature Amal speaks for himself. colored in by listeners’ perceptions. There’s a white boy in a hospital, not awake, not ‘...The bookshelves here are not walls aware, and he had such a bright future They’re closed windows ahead of him. He was good. Amal’s troubled; and all I have to do he’s aggressive, has problems. Lock him up is pull out one book and save society from his existence. Justice to make these windows must be served because the system works. wide open.’

Amal Shahid is in a juvenile detention This was written in reference to the small facility. They act like he’s in school when library in the juvenile detention facility. A they’re being ‘nice’ - sit down, shut up, you’re before winning their freedom. Told from large theme throughout the book is how here to listen and learn. We saw you on TV; Amal’s point of view, this book is written Amal is boxed in — both tangibly — but also we know what you did. The lessons they’re almost entirely in poetry (barring a couple figuratively by what people think of him and teaching aren’t ones you use to get a job. of letters he receives). I could describe it, his limitations in what he can safely do and but I’ll share a couple of selections instead. say. That moment right there offers of my Amal’s got his art, his words, and the favorite descriptions of what a library is. name his mom gave him. Amal means hope, ‘...Their words and what they thought Punching the Air is a window into a world but hope is hard to keep alive without a to be their truth and experience most of us are lucky to have were like a scalpel place for it to grow. never suffered. It’s also a window I feel every library would be well served to include on shaping me into Punching the Air is a book written by the monster their shelves. It was an incredible read. best-selling author Ibi Zoboi and prison they want me to be...’ reform activist Yusef Salaam. For those who Recommended for: Really anyone, but and, don’t recognize his name, Yusef Salaam is specifically fans of realistic fiction or poetry. also a member of the Exonerated (Central ‘...That school teaches you what to think Park) Five, a small group of teens falsely not how to think and nobody raises Things to watch out for: There’s convicted of a crime and served years their hands except to give violence and swearing. September 2020 3 YAKETY YAK Book Reviews (continued) the male/female double standard, toxic Shine environments/situations, and similar items. by Jessica Jung The book doesn’t discuss them for the ‘Princess Rachel’. A nickname which most part, but showcases them through has followed Rachel Kim throughout most Rachel’s eyes. Admittedly, I was impressed of her time at DB Entertainment’s trainee with several ‘Jason’ moments in the story. It school for potential future K-pop stars. As if would have been easy to make him a paper she’s spoiled because unlike everyone else, cutout love interest; instead Jung gives September is ... she ‘gets’ to also attend a regular school in him believable human moments and flaws. Hispanic Heritage Month addition to the trainee school. Somehow One of the hardest moments for me was Self-Improvement Month she stays competitive at the first school when Rachel and her rival (Mina) start to Animal Pain Awareness Month while maintaining respectable grades at the connect. Rachel helps Mina out by loaning Better Breakfast month second. Originally growing up in America her a change of clothes, only for her to twist Classical Music Month made her special. Rachel’s success is the her ankle and break the high heels Rachel only thing that would justify her family loaned her. I can’t say I liked Mina, but you National Honey Month moving back to Korea, leaving behind their do see some of why their rivalry was so Baby Safety Month successful careers. contentious and wonder, ‘will she even start to change?’ only for these hopes to Becoming a K-pop star is Rachel’s dream. be dashed. I was conflicted over the book’s She was recruited at age eleven, but now premiering as a member of the nine-person conclusion. Rachel ends up making it into she’s seventeen. Her time is running out K-pop group, Girls’ Generation. Jung has group, but by then you’ve witnessed all the to either make her debut or surrender to since had a successful career in singing, behind-the-scenes ugliness. The ‘shine’ is her mother’s wishes to attend college acting, and business. all gone. While Rachel pushes through, the instead. DB Entertainment also has a lot of reader perfectly understand her character expectations for their chosen. It’s not just This is an enormously difficult book and the choices she made. You can’t see her about being the best singer and dancer; to review simply because it has so much really doing anything differently, but you still it’s conforming to a perfectly crafted image. content. In the first few chapters, you hate it. Or at least I did. Maintain an appropriate weight; interview meet a large cast of characters and learn well; don’t post anything unapproved on the basics of her situation. Rachel goes to There’s so much I’ve left unsaid. I will say social media; essentially, be perfect. Oh, by a training session arranged by her rival that I think that this is an excellent addition the way, you can’t date. Dating is absolutely who convinced her to attend, with both to a YA collection, not just for fans who love forbidden and can get you kicked out of the understanding Rachel’s mother would never K-pop, but as a look behind the scenes as to program entirely. Unfortunately, she’ finds approve. On the way, Rachel runs into Jason how things can be crafted and manipulated herself drawn to Korea’s current male K-pop (embarrassing herself), finds out it’s a party for public consumption. K-pop is its own heartthrob, Jason, and it’s getting harder with alcohol that she isn’t dressed for and world and Korea has its own culture. and harder to obey that last rule. With is later drugged by her aforementioned rival Sometimes looking at another culture can Rachel’s rival trying to sabotage her career (who also recorded her), and sabotaged her help you re-examine your own. and the stakes greater than ever, she has to review performance to determine Jason’s decide what to do to finally have her chance costar in an upcoming video. All of this in Recommended for: Fans of K-pop, to shine. the first 70 pages (out of 344). drama, realistic fiction and fiction set in foreign countries. I’ll preface this by first saying I know I can’t fathom how much story was little about K-pop (Korean pop music), and crammed into these pages. The novel was Things to watch out for: Swearing, drama is among my least favorite types of written in first person, which works for alcohol, character being drugged, adults fiction. I did research a bit on author Jessica this story. Overall, it was a fast-paced read, pressuring teens about their weight and Jung. She was born in San Francisco and which I enjoyed. The only rough spots were disparaging their appearance, and a few was recruited by SM Entertainment in 2007 things I don’t really like in any book. Shine kisses being exchanged. to train for seven years in Korea before covers a lot of problematic content, like YAKETY YAK 4 September 2020 Cool Dates to Remember

September is ... October is ... Hispanic Heritage Month teentober Month (YALSA) Self-Improvement Month blind Awareness Month Animal Pain Awareness Month eat better, eat together month Better Breakfast month global diversity awareness Month Classical Music Month National book Month National Honey Month Baby Safety Month

Sept. 1 — American cheese day OCt. 1 — world vegetarian day / national homemade cookies day Sept. 2 — world coconut day OCt. 2 — International day of non-violence / world smile day Sept. 3 — national skyscraper day OCt. 3 — national poetry day Sept. 4 — extra dessert day / national wildlife day OCt. 4 — national cinnamon roll day / national taco day Sept. 5 ­— hummingbird day / national cheese pizza day OCt. 5 ­— hummingbird day / national cheese pizza day Sept. 6 - 12 — national waffle week OCt. 6 — national mad hatter day / national noodle day Sept. 6 — national read a book day OCt. 8 —national fluffernutter day Sept. 7 — labor day OCt. 10 — national cake decorating day Sept. 8 — international literacy day OCt. 11 — national coming out day / national sausage pizza day Sept. 9 — teddy bear day / international sudoku day OCt. 12 — columbus day / farmers day / national savings day Sept. 10 — world suicide prevention day OCt. 13 — national fossil day / national m&m’s day / Sept. 11 — patriot day / national make your bed day U.S. Navy Birthday Sept. 12 — chocolate milkshake day / national videogames day OCt. 14 — national dessert day / national “kick butt” day Sept. 13 —roald dahl’s birthday / grandparent’s day / OCt. 15 — national grouchy day / national I love lucy day / national peanut day national mushroom day Sept. 14 — national coloring day OCt. 16 — global cat day / national food day Sept. 15 — international day of democracy / national linguini day OCt. 17 — national pay back a friend day / national pasta day Sept. 16 — mexican independence day / national guacamole day OCt. 18 — national chocolate cupcake day Sept. 17 — citizenship day / constitution day OCt. 19 — national new friends day Sept. 18 — national cheeseburger day OCt. 20 — international sloth day / national day on writing Sept. 19 — talk like a pirate day / national dance day OCt. 21 — back to the future day / national apple day / Sept. 20 — national pepperoni pizza day international day of the nacho / national reptile day Sept. 21 — international day of peace / batman day OCt. 22 – national nut day Sept. 22 – autumnal equinox / national elephant appreciation day / OCt. 23 – national boston cream pie day / national mole day hobbit day / national voter registration day OCt. 24 – national bologna day Sept. 23 – national dogs in politics day OCt. 26 – national pumpkin day Sept. 24 – national punctuation day OCt. 27 – national black cat day Sept. 25 – heritage day / national comic book day OCt. 28 – national chocolate day / national first responders day Sept. 26 – family health & Fitness day / Johnny Appleseed day OCt. 29 — national cat day /national oatmeal day Sept. 27 – crush a can day / national no excuses OCt. 30 — national candy corn day Sept. 28 – national good neighbor day OCt. 31 — halloween / national caramel apple day Sept. 29 — national coffee day / world heart day Sept. 30 — national love people day STEAMing along

Spider Web Slime courtesy of steamsational.com

Attempting to plan a month of STEAM activities on your own can b e difficult sometimes. What would October without slime? Here’s a new recipe I found. Be warned —this messy activity might b e better suited for outdoors. Materials (for each small batch) Liquid starch (about ¼ cup) Clear washable school glue (4 oz. bottle) Plastic tray Plastic spiders (spider rings with the ring cut off are ideal) Directions Start by pouring your bottle of glue into a plastic container. Next, add a small amount of liquid starch (start with a tablespoon or two and gradually keep adding until mixture starts to form a ball). With the mixture forming a ball, stop adding starch as too much will prevent the slime from stretching. Next, work the mixture with your hands. The slime will first resemble traditional borax slime, but after working it for a while, the mixture turns into the spider silk strings you are looking for.

STEAM FACTOR: Slime is all about polymers! A polymer is made up of very large chains of molecules. ... A chemical reaction occurs between the glue and the borate ions, and slime is the new substance formed. Instead of flowing freely as before, the molecules in the slime have become tangled and create what is slime. We’d ❤ to hear from you Summer programs were much different this year. Now with the season in the rearview mirror, the YAK would like to hear about your summer programs with the emphasis on what worked, what didn’t, and reactions from your community. Please email your brief paragraphs to [email protected] using the subject line October YAK. You may also include a picture if you like. Thanks for all your hard work and creativity serving your communities this summer!

YAKETY YAK 6 September 2020 STEAMing along

A Little Fit

In searching through Grab & Go bag ideas, I came across this one which looks like it would b e fun: Materials Yarn (approximately 10 feet) 2 in x 2 in square piece of cardboard to wrap yarn Two googly eyes (self stick or glue-on) Text sheet (see text below) Directions Cut a four inch piece of yarn and set aside. Take the remaining yarn and wrap around the cardboard until it is all used up. Take the text card with a hole punched in the corner and slide it onto the four inch piece of yarn. Carefully slide the yarn off the cardboard and tie it in the middle (see picture) with the four-inch piece of yarn. Finish by gluing or sticking on eyes. Text I am here to help you, So please don’t despair. When your temper’s rising Or when you need a breath of air. Or when your blood pressure’s rising And you’re as mad as you can get Go ahead — just pick me up — And throw A LITTLE FIT!!!

Ghostcourtesy of preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com Balloon

Another great Grab & Go idea: Materials Balloon, Hex nut, and permanent marker or paper eyes

Directions Wiggle the hex nut through the opening of the balloon. Smaller nuts will make higher pitch sounds. Blow up the balloon to 6 - 8 inches in diameter. Draw or attach a ghost face to the balloon. Swirl the hex nut STEAM FACTOR: This is actually two experiments in one — you’re learning about motion and sound inside the balloon to make it scream. This might take a science. To understand how and why it works, look at the forces that are acting on the nut. The shape of few tries, but once kids get the hang of it, they’ll love the balloon forces it to move in a circular path. Otherwise, the nut would move in a straight line. Another it. Make sure you are holding the top of the balloon force to consider is friction. There’s very little friction between the edge of the hex nut and the balloon. and swirl it around gently. More friction would cause the hex nut to slow and stop. The real force in action here is a centripetal, or center-seeking, force. Centripetal force is the inward force on a body that causes it to move in a circular path. The old concept of “centrifugal force,” an outward or Video Demonstration: center-fleeing force, has been largely replaced by a more modern understanding of centripetal force. https://bit.ly/3lzBxRb A hex nut has six sides, and these flat edges cause the hex nut to bounce or vibrate the inside of the balloon. The screaming sound is made by the vibrations of the balloon caused by the nut swirling inside.

September 2020 7 YAKETY YAK Don’t Forget ... The Summer Library Program Statistics survey was live on Aug. 3. We all know what a unique and challenging year this has been. The Covid-19 pandemic has created a unique set of issues surrounding the Summer Library Program. Most libraries had their programs in place and set to go, and library closures made rebooting and resuming these plans extremely difficult. Therefore, the information we’re seeking from you will be a bit different from previous years. Essentially, we need to know:

• How many “in person” programs did you offer? • Total Attendance for “in person” programs. • How many virtual/online programs did you offer? (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) • Total attendance for virtual/online programs? (All views – real time and after) • How many offline programs did you offer? (Bingo cards, Quest cards, Grab-n-Go bags, etc.) • Total attendance for offline programs. (Total Bingo or Quest cards returned, bags distributed, etc.)

The survey also includes additional questions, but these are the “numbers” we are compiling this year.

Please remember - this new survey tool will NOT email you a copy your responses. Please make note of that.

If you missed the link previously distributed via the Youth Services and PLD Listservs, visit: https://2020slpstats.questionpro.com/. The survey closing date is Oct. 2. YAKETY YAK 8 September 2020 WHAT’S UP? Webinars Sept. 1 the country are helping students, their parents, and Disney Publishing Worldwide Preview teachers succeed in the new world of distance Join Booklist and Disney Publishing Worldwide for this Closing the Gender Gap: Developing Gender learning. We will look at popular educational websites special preview, featuring titles from fall, winter, and and reading resources as well as examples of videos Equitable STEAM Programs. spring lists. Also in this program, attendees will hear designed to help Spanish-language speakers access STAR Net is teaming up with the Emmy-award from Rick Riordan Presents authors—J. C. Cervantes the library’s resources. We will also discuss how one winning PBS SciGirls to explore the importance (The Shadow Crosser), Kwame Mbalia (Tristan Strong library continues to provide class visits during stay-at- of gender equitable programs where all patrons Destroys the World), Tehlor Kay Mejia (Paola Santiago home and will learn about “pandemic pods.” We will can develop positive STEAM identities. Be part of and the River of Tears), and Sarwat Chadda (City of the even share how some libraries are helping families the change in closing the gender gap by offering Plague God)—as well as Disney authors—J. J. Gilbert deal with food insecurity due to school closures. empowering programs and activities that strengthen (The Mouse Watch), Alyssa Moon (Delphine and the (Infopeople) https://infopeople.org/training/view/ girls’ interest and confidence in STEAM, and learn Silver Needle), Emma Theriault (The Queen’s Council: webinar strategies that use the latest research in engaging all Rebel Rose), and Estelle Laure (City of Villains). Each patrons in science learning. (STAR Net) http://www. Sept. 9 panel of authors will discuss their writing experience, starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/ upcoming books, and participate in a brief Q&A led by Fall Graphic Novels for All Levels Stephanie Lurie, editor of Rick Riordan Presents, and Sept. 2 From action-packed manga, thrilling sci-fi/fantasy Julia Smith, Books for Youth senior editor at Booklist. Gender Equity in Online STEM Learning and hero-led humor, this season’s graphic novels (Booklist) https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars releases will not disappoint! Join our panel of insiders When engaging girls in STEM there are many who will share new and upcoming titles - and Sept. 15 strategies and practices that support gender equity some beloved series and sequels - to dazzle your and access, but how do those strategies work in With Change Comes Innovation: Discussion on shelves. (Library Journal) https://www.libraryjournal. online or hybrid learning environments? This webinar Author Talks, Planning, and Outreach com/?subpage=Events will explore what works for girls from preschool and Are you interested in inviting an author to your library? early elementary to middle school and high school, Online and Face-to-Face - They Want Me to do Have you considered inviting a local author? Should potential adaptations, and new ideas to consider What? Thriving in a Blended Learning Classroom you allow volunteers or YA to help facilitate talks? when teaching girls STEM online. (National Girls Please join us as our panelists provide advice on Collaborative Project) https://ngcproject.org/events Universal Design for Learning This is a powerful approach to personalized learning for all students. how to plan, deliver, and achieve successful author How to Design Socially Distanced Classrooms But how do we know what tools are the most useful? discussions. (North Carolina Library Association) During Covid-19. In this interactive session, we will showcase top https://nclaonline.wildapricot.org/ digital tools for the inclusive classroom, then engage As educators begin to welcome children back to Four Strategies for Overcoming the Challenges in practical dialogue around easy implementation school, Covid-19 has presented several challenges. of Mandatory Remote Learning and Working options. (AbleNet) https://www.ablenetinc.com/ One in particular is how to design, set up and resources/live_webinars From Home implement classrooms that meet physical distancing standards while still encouraging classroom Trauma-Informed Nonprofit Leadership The traditional ways that we teach, learn and work in community. Limitations such as space and budget higher education have been changed, so how do you Now more than ever, the people in your organization determine the best course of action? Hear from an may also add to the conundrum. In this edWebinar, are likely to experience traumatic events that may Sandra Duncan, Ed.D., and architect Lauren Magee informative panel for a discussion of lessons learned affect their performance at work. This interactive during the past semester, the best practices their will provide practical and helpful strategies for session applies the lessons of trauma-informed educators seeking ways to safely distance children institutions deployed to address those challenges, teaching to leadership & management. To help and how you can leverage those tactics to help your in the Covid classroom. (edWeb.net) http://home. people feel at ease while doing their best, managers edweb.net/upcoming-webinars/ institution. (Educause) https://www.educause.edu/ must understand what trauma is, learn about conferences-events/online-events Race, Power, and Curation: Black Women’s its neurological effects, and identify how people How Rude! The Price of Incivility in the Workplace Suffrage Digital Collection Launch Event struggling with trauma “show up.” Attend this webinar to learn how to successfully lead, teach, and work We all want to come to work and be treated with The event will feature a keynote by Dorothy Berry, the with trauma-impacted colleagues in a post-Covid kindness and respect. However, studies have found that Digital Collections Program Manager at Houghton environment. (NonProfit Hub) https://nonprofithub. 98 percent of us have experienced slights, insensitivities Library, Harvard University, on the importance of org/hubinars/ and rude behavior in our workplace. The effects of curating Black Collections and centering Black incivility can lead to a loss in staff creativity, deterioration Stories intentionally during this transitory period of Sept. 10 in team spirit and may result in patrons turning away American history, as well as other speakers. (Digital Integrating Assistive Technology into Virtual from the library. Come learn tactics staff can use to Public Library of America) https://tinyurl.com/ minimize the effects of rudeness on performance and yylbjqhhSeptember 8 Instruction for Struggling Readers well-being and strategies managers can use to keep Picture Books for Fall This edWebinar will explore ways to integrate assistive their own behavior in check and to foster civility in technology (AT) into virtual instruction that can others. (Educause) https://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/ Visual storytelling provides one of the earliest building benefit struggling readers in their general education Podcast Power: Launch Your Podcast in One Day blocks for helping young minds make sense of their classes as well as their special education services. emotions and surroundings. Join this webcast for a The session will discuss the difference between As the podcasting industry continues to gain preview into the colorful and candid world of picture instructional technology (IT) and assistive technology popularity, leaders and business owners have begun books, spanning timeless educational concepts to (AT) and focus on several devices and apps that both to leverage podcasting to build their brand and gain stories of loss and hope. (School Library Journal) general educators and specialists can incorporate their listeners’ trust. Through podcasts, you can https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events into their virtual instruction to enhance their students’ become an influencer; someone known as an expert Helping Students Succeed During Covid-19 learning. (NonProfit Hub) https://home.edweb.net/ in your field. Join this session to learn how to start webinars/ and develop a podcast in one day. (InSync Training) This webinar will examine how public libraries across https://www.insynctraining.com/virtually-there-series/ September 2020 9 YAKETY YAK WHAT’S UP? Webinars Strengthen Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion facility for vulnerabilities, develop best practice “Because I See What You Do”: How Practice Through Self-Paced Learning emergency procedures, and properly train staff Microaggressions Undermine the Hope for to respond to critical incidents. (Early Childhood While classroom training has an important place Investigations) https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars. Authenticity at Work in library staff education, learning is extended and com/webinars/ Join Jodi-Ann Burey as she explores the structural reinforced when staff have the opportunity to work Lifting Voices: Perspectives on Literature by racism underpinning experiences with racial through difficult topics outside of the classroom. In microaggressions so we can better support order to support staff learning about issues of equity, People of Color individuals and institutions to effectively lead an diversity and inclusion (EDI), Multnomah County Join us as we welcome publisher and editor Arthur increasingly diverse, geographically dispersed and Library has developed a “Racially Just” toolkit, Levine along with authors Kristen Mai Giang, Donna culturally complex workforce and transform our work containing activities staff can use to learn and practice Barba Higuera, and Mike Jung to discuss their cultures so that everyone can truly belong. (National on their own, with colleagues, or in their staff groups. insight on the world of literature. Learn more about Network of Libraries of Medicine) https://nnlm.gov/ The toolkit workbooks include information and our guest authors and editor as they share stories of training/classes-by-availability-scheduled activities related to bias, microaggressions, allyship their lives and experiences. Discover the founding of For the Love of Facts: Even More Fall Nonfiction and cross-cultural communication, as well as a Levine Querido and its fervent mission to give voice workbook focused on learning about Native American to a uniquely talented, exceptionally diverse group Join our second Fall Nonfiction webcast (because and Alaska Native people and communities. Learn of authors and artists. Participants will leave this one is never enough!) to learn about even more how Multnomah Library developed the workbooks session feeling inspired by our guest authors and titles and series for your curious-minded young and what indicators signaled that their organization editor as well as Levine Querido’s goal to inspire a readers. From classic educational books with rich was ready to support staff with self-paced learning true love of reading in young people while offering and engaging graphics and illustrations to SEL about EDI. (WebJunction) https://www.webjunction. them a sense of their (and others’) rightful place in and in-depth historical topics, these forthcoming org/events/webjunction.html the world. (Mackin) https://www.mackin.com/hq/ reads will leave your students and patrons begging Culturally Responsive STEAM Programming: resources/webinar/ for more. (School Library Journal) https://www.slj. com/?subpage=Events Engaging Latinx Communities in Rural Areas Virtual Classroom Instructional Design - Create Cooking Virtually: Culinary Literacy In this webinar, attendees gain new ideas and Engaging & Impactful Learning Programs Programming Online understanding of how to offer culturally responsive When it comes to virtual learning, an instructional programming to Latinx communities and build designer’s toolkit and skill set require specific and Now that we are doing most programs virtually, we relationships safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. adaptable expertise. Discover core competencies have taken our culinary literacy online. Some of the Webinar participants will learn about the importance and next steps in this thoughtful one-hour program. key things to think about are what you will make, of culturally responsive programming. You will also (InSync Training) https://www.insynctraining.com/ copyright, the challenge level of the dish, what meet the STEAM Equity project librarian advisors, virtually-there-series/ types of ingredients to use, including being aware who will provide programming ideas and outreach of what fruits and vegetables are in season, what strategies you can use to build relationships with Accessibility Tips: How to create accessible kitchen materials you need, and whether you want Latinx communities in your area starting right learning content to do your videos “live” on a platform like zoom or now. (STAR Net) http://www.starnetlibraries.org/ Accessibility can be intimidating, but no fear! You Facebook live, or post a prerecorded video. I would resources/webinars/ don’t have to be an expert to get started. Come like to discuss how to create a virtual program using Sept. 16 learn and share your knowledge on accessibility best what I have done here at Horry County Memorial practices for libraries, see how easy it can be, and Library, as well as with the State Library of South Prepare, Prevent, Protect: Security & Safety in learn how digital accessibility affects the ways users Carolina. (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Early Childhood Facilities interact with libraries. This workshop will be in a https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability- scheduled In this eye-opening webinar, you will learn the sandbox format to provide people with a chance to process of better preparing your early childhood converse, share tips, advice, and information on how education organization to deal with a variety of to get started creating accessible materials quickly. emergencies. 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