The we need diverse books campaign and critical race theory: a call to action for library and information professionals

Mabbott, Cass

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Title

The we need diverse books campaign and critical race theory: a call to action for library and information professionals

Author(s)

Mabbott, Cass

Issue Date

2016-03-15

Keyword(s)

• Diverse Children’s Literature
• Youth Services
• LIS Education
• Critical Race Theory
• Social Justice

Abstract

The author will explore the ways in which Critical Race Theory (CRT) is used in the We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) media campaign. WNDB has uniquely connected with its community, both online and in person from the beginning. By examining the dynamic example of WNDB through the lens of CRT, the author will contribute points of action for Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals to help support WNDB’s momentum. The author wishes to incite a sense of urgency in LIS professionals to understand and utilize the depth of CRT’s power to create a more equitable society for the community of youth that LIS practitioners serve. The push for diverse books is not a new one and has been championed by many for decades. Yet, not until recently, the diverse books issue has achieved traction, thanks to the efforts of WNDB. What can LIS professionals do to ensure that this traction continues?

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iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

IConference 2016 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89383

DOI

https://doi.org/10.9776/16528

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