6/11/2023 0 Comments Call Me Amy by Marcia StrykowskiI feel it's important to not only pick the most beautiful or popular products, but also to check what's pertinent locally and balance the subject matter in order to have a worthwhile collection. I spend hours studying reading lists on the Children's Book Council site, participating in discussion boards-Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, for example-and perusing professional review journals to narrow my choices. As a children's author, I keep up with all the latest releases, so choosing books is second nature. I have some experience with these types of selections because I work at a public library where I get to select and purchase children's books. Throughout civilization there have certainly been more similarities than differences between us and books, more than anything, tell children that it matters who they are as individuals. Children who feel singled out due to their race, religion, or sexual identity can come into their school library and find books that speak to them. Books where children can not only escape today's pressures and visit magical lands, but also books where they can encounter characters with whom they identify. To achieve these goals, librarians choose appropriate equipment and books. Along with learning new technology, school librarians teach research skills that last a lifetime and help millions of children discover a love of reading. My sincere gratitude for all they do to encourage children to become lifelong readers. Today, more than ever, school librarians have one of the most relevant positions in our society.
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