Jackie Guidi

2nd/3rd Special Education Teacher

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

@kristawelz A5: When children don’t see themselves reflected in literature, they will believe that the race being continually reflected is more powerful and important. They will believe that they cannot make a mark on society or have a voice. #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

@kristawelz A4: The following is in no way an exhaustive list, but here are a few diverse books I have read: Too Many Tamales, The Word Collector, The Day You Begin, Dreamers, Pink is for Boys, Jabari Jumps. #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

The main character should be the race or culture the book is about. #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

A3: I search for the intended audience of the children’s book by the illustrations, main character, as well as the word choice. If the main character is a European American and is speaking about a different race or culture, then it is not the right choice. #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

A3: I search for the intended audience of the children’s book by the illustrations, main character, as well as the word choice. If the main character is a European American and is speaking about a different race or culture, then it is not the right choice. #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Q3: When choosing a culturally diverse children's book to read to your students, how do you assess it for authenticity and accuracy? #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

A2: Children need exposure to books that represent themselves in addition to others around the world. When we only have children’s literature that only represents one race, we send children the message that they are the only race that matters. #NJLibChat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

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

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

@kristawelz A1: Inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance are the words that come to mind. When we expose children with books that don’t represent them, they get to explore and become empathetic to those not like them. They learn to accept that everyone is different and that is okay. #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

@kristawelz A1: Inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance are the words that come to mind. When we expose children with books that don’t represent them, they get to explore and become empathetic to those not like them. They learn to accept that everyone is different and that is okay.

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

@kristawelz They learn to include people of all races and backgrounds despite their own backgrounds and beliefs. #NJLibChat

[Jackie Guidi @ja_guidi]

@kristawelz Inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance are the words that come to mind. When we expose children with books that don’t represent them, they get to explore and become empathetic to those not like them. They learn to accept that everyone is different and that is okay.