
Join our #diverselit Tweet Chat!
Building a Diverse Library
Event Information
Tweet Chat Details
Join the #diverselit chat w @LEEandLOW and @ThnkImmigration on building a diverse library for your classroom. We can't wait for a great discussion!
When?
Thursday, Sep 17, 2015, 07:30 PM
Where?
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What Topics Could Be Covered?
How do you build an inclusive library? How do you resist stereotypes in a classroom library? How do you build a diverse library on a tight budget? How can #diverselit build cultural understandings and empathy? What are some favorite immigrant-themed books to teach? And of course... we'll share some great reads!
Follow our twitters @ThnkImmigration and @LEEandLOW and use the hashtag #diverselit for this chat.
Follow our twitters @ThnkImmigration and @LEEandLOW and use the hashtag #diverselit for this chat.
Who Should Join This Chat?
Anyone who works with children and literacy, including but not limited to teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, parents, after school and in-school staff is encouraged to join. We'd love to hear your voice (or tweets)!
Related Resources
Join the Community
You want to join the tweet chat, but are unsure how to do it. Check out this handy educator guide. It's easy! Be sure to write #diverselit on all responses and connect with us @LEEandLOW and @ThnkImmigration.
Build a Welcoming Climate
Check our our piece in Edutopia for some best practices and quick tips on welcoming immigrant students and visit our website for book reviews, free lesson plans, and more!
Checklist: 8 Steps to Creating a Diverse Book Collection
It’s not easy to create an inclusive book collection. Choosing books that reflect the diversity of human experience can be a challenging job, but this checklist and resources from LEEandLOW is a good place to start.
Who Are Your Hosts?
@ThnkImmigration
We are two former teachers in the education team of the American Immigration Council, a non profit, non-partisan organization that strives to promote a better understanding of immigrants and immigration by providing educational resources that inspire thoughtful dialogue, creative teaching and critical thinking. See our website www.communityeducationcenter.org for free lessons plans, resources, and teacher grants and read our blog at www.teachimmigration.blogspot.com. Email us to join our educator list for more free resources!
Email: teacher@immcouncil.org
Website: www.communityeducationcenter.org
Location: 1331 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States
Phone: 202-507-7518
Twitter: @ThnkImmigration
@LEEandLOW
LEE & LOW BOOKS is the largest multicultural children's book publisher in the country. Our award-winning books are about everyone, for everyone. We publish books for beginning readers all the way up through middle grade and young adult titles. LEE & LOW BOOKS is an activist company at the forefront of the movement for more diversity in books and publishing. Learn more at our website, www.leeandlow.com.
Email: general@leeandlow.com
Website: https://www.leeandlow.com
Location: 95 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE # 1205, New York, New York 10016
Phone: 212-779-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeandlow
Twitter: @LEEandLOW