Jennifer Patella

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@AsburyParkPress @News12NJ

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

Oak Street Elementary School in Lakewood mask up for the annual Christmas Carpool Karaoke to spread holiday happiness to the kids 🎅🏼🎶🎄 https://t.co/Z7n6ObFFVh

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

Oak Street Elementary School in Lakewood mask up for the annual Christmas Carpool Karaoke to spread holiday happiness to the kids 🎅🏼🎶🎄 https://t.co/Z7n6ObFFVh

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@shirajgold That’s a cheese knife.

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@KBrenner7 @kristawelz The Hate You Give is in my TBR

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@kristawelz A5: This is a heartbreaking statement for me to read. This is what I feel like my library was for my students prior to me being in there. Students NEED to see themselves in literature in order to find their place and feel like they belong! #NJLibChat

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@lafond_erin @kristawelz I am always looking for a good podcast! I will def check this out!

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@kristawelz A4:
I have SO MANY favorites:
Alma and How She Got Her Name
My Papi has a Motorcycle
Julian the Mermaid
Blended
Juana & Lucas
Esperanza Rising
#NJLibChat

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@marissalynnj @kristawelz I agree! Checking out the author is an important strategy!

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@kristawelz A3: When choosing culturally diverse children's books, I do a lot of research! I try to make sure the message is clear, concise, and has the ability to deliver the topic in an appropriate way. #NJLibChat

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@castein410 @kristawelz Definitely a teachable moment!

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@kristawelz A2: I believe culturally diverse literature is important because sometimes this is the only way some children may be exposed to diversity. It also gives children the chance to see themselves in stories and find relatable circumstances- every student needs that! #NJLibChat

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@KBrenner7 @kristawelz I love how point out the reflection piece to this. Giving them the ability to see this as a mirror.

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

@kristawelz I think that exposing students to multicultural literature gives them the opportunity to understand others experiences in a different way! I love to expose my students to all kids of multicultural texts! #NJLibChat

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

Hi! I'm Jen Patella #NJLibChat

[Jennifer Patella @MsPatellaInLib]

I'm sorry I am late to get on! My internet has been so WONKY since the storm! I will catch up!

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q5: Reflect on this statement:
"If children never see themselves reflected in literature, they receive the message that they are
not important to society." #NJLibChat