Dan Feeley

[Dan Feeley @tweetfeeley]

Representation in books contributes to how children see the world around them. If children can not see themselves in the characters/books the may not connect as well as feel that the experiences and thoughts are ones that can only happen to others... #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

Click the QUOTE RETWEET button & reply with your answer. Don't forget to use the hashtag!

[Dan Feeley @tweetfeeley]

The Day You Begin by Jaqueline Woodson
I Am Enough by Grace Byers #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

Click the QUOTE RETWEET button & reply with your answer. Don't forget to use the hashtag!

[Dan Feeley @tweetfeeley]

Some things I consider when choosing culturally diverse children's books is are characters realistically and genuinely represented and do they avoid reinforcing stereotypes. #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

Click the QUOTE RETWEET button & reply with your answer. Don't forget to use the hashtag!

[Dan Feeley @tweetfeeley]

Dan Feeley, LMS from South Jersey #NJLibchat

[Dr. Кrista Welz @kristawelz]

Welcome to tonight's "Children’s Literature for a Diverse Society" Twitter chat (#NJLibchat)!

Please state your name, your occupation, and where you are from!

Click the QUOTE RETWEET button & reply with your answer. Don't forget to use the hashtag!

[Dan Feeley @tweetfeeley]

@leyna_lillia Culturally diverse children's literature is important in schools because it provides both windows and mirrors for students. This is especially important for multilingual learners. #NJLibChat

[Dan Feeley @tweetfeeley]

The Rosa Cross Country Team Races this Thursday 10/23 at Beck and Saturday 10/25 is the Cherry Hill Cross Country Championships. GO ROSA!!!