"This guide explores the Newbery Award where it intersects with library collection policy, advocacy, programming, EDI efforts, and censorship, among other areas. The guide provides guidance and strategies for library workers serving youth and other adults working with children and literature, to inform and support the work they do involving the Newbery Award"--
This book digs in and explores where the distinguished award intersects with library work in a range of areas such as collection policy, advocacy, programming, EDI efforts, and censorship. Recognized experts in the fields of library service to youth, childrens literature, and education present strategies, guidance, and tips to support practitioners in making the most of the Newbery in their work. Inside, youll find
- tips on using booklists, displays, mock elections, and "Bookstagramming" to promote the Newbery Award and the award winners;
- perspective on the Newbery Medal at 100, examining where it fits in the history of children's literature and where childrens book publishing stands today in terms of racially diverse literature;
- guidance to help you objectively and confidently deal with issues such as weeding award books and addressing controversies involving Newbery winners and honor books;
- strategies for leveraging the renown of the Newbery Award to advocate the value of libraries and library workers serving youth; and
- time-saving programming and book group resources, including ready-made activities and discussion questions for dozens of Newbery titles.
Celebrate a century of the Newbery Medal with this handy guide from ALSC!
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction: The Nuts and Bolts of the Newbery Award |
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1 Weeding and Maintenance of Your Newbery Collection Meeting the Needs and Interests of Your Library Community |
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2 The Newbery in a Changing World The Recognition of Racially Diverse Literature |
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3 Challenged and Banned Newbery Books How to Address Challenges and Deal with Controversial Books |
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4 Extending the Story Activities to Enrich Newbery Reads |
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5 Front and Center Ideas for Promoting Your Newbery Book Collection |
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6 Putting the Newbery to Work Advocating for Youth Services Library Workers |
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| Conclusion: The Enduring Value of the Newbery Award |
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| About the Contributors |
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Laura Schulte-Cooper is the program officer for communications for the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association.
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, is dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. Its vision is for its members to engage communities to build healthy, successful futures for all children. For a century, ALSC members have carefully examined and discussed books published each year to recognize and honor the very best in children's literature through its various awards, including the Newbery and Caldecott Medals. Through its work and resources, ALSC supports librarians serving youth, families, teachers, literature experts, and child advocates.
