Social Justice and Cultural Competency: Essential Readings for School Librarians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781440871207)

Published in partnership with the International Association of School Librarianship, this work gathers together the latest and most important research on the topics of social justice and cultural competency in school libraries.

Education systems today are expected to advance national goals related to fairness, equity, and social cohesion. Comprising articles written and collected in the journal of the International Association of School Librarianship and new articles written especially for this anthology, this book documents both empirical research and promising practices to help school librarians and teachers work together to promote social justice and develop learners' and educators' cultural competence.

Both coeditors are experienced in working with authors from around the world and have participated in the development of effective and ethical standards and guidelines for school library practitioners. Brief real-life case studies of school librarians and teachers in action showcase efforts to improve the lives of marginalized or under-served students. School librarians inside and outside of the United States, school library educators and policymakers, and academic librarians building school librarianship collections will find this guide valuable.

Author: Marcia Mardis
ISBN-10: 1440871205
ISBN-13: 9781440871207
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 11/20/2019
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2020 pg. 135
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2020