Wonder Libraries (Paperback)

Elizabeth M. McChesney

ISBN 13: 9798892555807

Published by Association of College & Research Libraries, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. Though librarians, educators, and other professionals who serve children and teens continuously strive towards equitable outcomes that help kids heal, grow, and flourish, it can be a challenge to settle upon small, actionable steps for moving forward. This collection shares a rainbow of ideas, initiatives, and activities for promoting joyful, supportive learning for every child. It gathers contributions from thought-leaders and advocates working with youth outside the realm of the public library, collecting their expertise, best practices, and recent research. With examples applicable in a variety of settings, from this book readers will find concrete ways to spark happiness, kindle curiosity, and deepen learning in kids; receive guidance on building authentic relationships and humble partnerships with children and communities; learn about real-world examples that explore becoming a "trusted messenger" to new parents, Reach Out and Read at Lurie Childrens Hospital, food literacy, trauma-responsive library services, nature and Indigenous wisdom, using gaming to foster literacy, countering misinformation in the Black Community, technology-based play, STEM learning, summer programs, and many others; and discover five action items at the conclusion of each essay that will enrich their work and their organizations. A vibrant collection outlining actionable steps to nurture joyful, supportive learning in varied settings. Rich with expert insights and real-world examples, it offers concrete ideas to spark curiosity, foster authentic relationships, and empower communities, ensuring every childs growth is celebrated and enriched. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wonder Libraries (Paperback)
• Publisher: Association of College & Research Libraries
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798892555807
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Though librarians, educators, and other professionals who serve children and teens continuously strive towards equitable outcomes that help kids heal, grow, and flourish, it can be a challenge to settle upon small, actionable steps for moving forward. This collection shares a rainbow of ideas, initiatives, and activities for promoting joyful, supportive learning for every child. It gathers contributions from thought-leaders and advocates working with youth outside the realm of the public library, collecting their expertise, best practices, and recent research. With examples applicable in a variety of settings, from this book readers will

• find concrete ways to spark happiness, kindle curiosity, and deepen learning in kids;
• receive guidance on building authentic relationships and humble partnerships with children and communities;
• learn about real-world examples that explore becoming a "trusted messenger" to new parents, Reach Out and Read at Lurie Children’s Hospital, food literacy, trauma-responsive library services, nature and Indigenous wisdom, using gaming to foster literacy, countering misinformation in the Black Community, technology-based play, STEM learning, summer programs, and many others; and
• discover five action items at the conclusion of each essay that will enrich their work and their organizations.

About the Author

Elizabeth M. McChesney has three decades of experience in children’s librarianship and library administration. She has earned Library Journal’s Movers & Shakers Award, the National Summer Learning Association’s Founder’s Award for Excellence, and the Association for Library Service to Children’s Distinguished Service Award, and she is a recipient of the John Cotton Dana Award. McChesney serves as the director of community engagement and early childhood for LaundryCares Foundation, is a senior advisor in educational equity for the Urban Libraries Council, and is the field consultant in libraries and literacy for the National Summer Learning Association. She passionately believes in the public library as a place of learning, education, joy, and wonder for all kids. This is her fourth book.