Kelly DiGirolamo

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

Debbie Haubner Administration of Educational Media - ppt download https://t.co/91Cm1yXsld

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

A5: The Colors of Us - Karen Katz, Pink is for Boys - Robb Pearlman, This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World - Matt Lamonthe, Playground - 50 Cent #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q5: Name a few books that you have read that deals with diversity.

Diversity can include stories that focus on different countries, race, religion, LGQBT, etc.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@kristawelz @slj Although I am not a librarian yet, when I am looking for a book to read, I do ask my librarian what she recommends. I also think School Library Journal has great reviews too.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

A4: I think researching authors backgrounds are important. Authors should have either done profound research on the culture, or experienced it themselves. Book reviews are a great way to check on authenticity. #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q4: When choosing a culturally diverse children's book to read to your students, how do you assess it for authenticity and accuracy?

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@kristawelz sorry, the visual details, not that.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@kristawelz Yes that visual details are equally as important as the the writing. Illustrations really can depict an authentic situation.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@PDecoLibrary @kristawelz I agree, Patricia, that researching the author is important. It will really give an idea as to how accurate the work will be.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@DoloresReilly17 Yes! I know I always look at reviews (even Amazon ones) before I purchase a novel for myself.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

A3: The details in the writing and illustrations should reflect the experiences of that culture. Book awards and websites provide titles of high quality. #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q3: How would you describe a culturally diverse book? What are some of the elements you look for in a culturally diverse book?

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@DoloresReilly17 @kristawelz It's true that stories need to be written by those who have experienced it. That is the most authentic that a story can get.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@DoloresReilly17 @kristawelz Very true, Dolores. We need stories that just show authentic people living their every day lives.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

A2:Many schools have a culturally diverse population and students can gain insights as to what others may be experiencing. In areas that are not diverse, multicultural literature is just as important so children can understand other cultures they are not familiar with.#NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q2: Why is culturally diverse children's literature so important in our schools, particularly school libraries? #NJLibChat

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@DoloresReilly17 @kristawelz I couldn't agree more, Dolores. Children usually can't see past their own immediate existence (and many adults for that matter.) By introducing them to diverse books, they can be exposed to other cultures.

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@kristawelz I think that is a great point, Dr. Welz. We usually think of differences with multicultural lit, but it also showcases the similarities. As you put it, our "common humanity,"

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

A1: Children will be able to accept other cultures that are different than their own. This goes especially for students that are in a predominately non - diverse area so that they can understand that not everyone is like them. #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q1: How does exposure to multicultural literature benefit children’s thought processes about race? #NJLibChat

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

My name is Kelly DiGirolamo and I am currently a 7th grade social studies teacher in south Jersey. I am a graduate student at NJCU and am studying for my Masters in Educational Technology with a specialization in School Media. #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Tonight's #NJLibChat discusses children's literature for a diverse society. The value, evaluation, selection, types, and importance of multicultural literature will be discussed.

Questions start in a few mins! Introduce yourself!

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

@tmicharski @kristawelz I couldn't agree more Tricia. Young children need to see themselves in literature and adolescents are definitely trying to find themselves and literature can definitely make all the difference!

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

A5: Children need to read literature they can relate to. If all literature was written from one perspective, children who don't fall into that particular cohort may not feel valued. We need children to be voices, not echoes. #NJLibChat

[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

[Kelly DiGirolamo @DigirolamoKelly]

The Colors of Us by Karen Katz, This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World by Matt Lamonthe, and Playground by 50 Cent. 😁 #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q4: Name a few books that you have read that deal with diversity. Diversity can include stories that focus on different countries, race, religion, LGQBT, etc. #NJLibChat