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Cultivating Strong Girls

Library Programming That Builds Self-Esteem and Challenges Inequality

by Nancy Evans
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An essential "how-to" book for youth services librarians who are interested in effecting social change and offering a dynamic, relevant program for girls.
Cultivating Strong Girls: Library Programming That Builds Self-Esteem and Challenges Inequality gives youth services librarians practical guidance on how to offer programming that will support the engagement, growth, and achievement of girls. The program plans are simple enough to be applied by everyone who works with girls. Presenting this type of programming allows librarians to build meaningful relationships, have a positive impact on patrons and in the community, and follow programming guidelines outlined in the Young Adult Library Services Association's report, "The Future of Library Services for and with Teens: A Call to Action." With gender bias, inequality, and low self-esteem issues still at the forefront for women and girls, public library programming that addresses these topics fills a genuine need.
This step-by-step guide to running a "Strong Girls School" program supplies material broken down into six sessions. Detailed yet easy-to-follow instructions and tips ensure that the program can be implemented in libraries or classrooms. Written by an experienced young adult librarian who has tested and refined these strategies in the real world, the book offers direction for related crafts, recommended resources, and extension activities, including peer mentoring or community service opportunities.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 10, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9798216069010
      • File size: 1914 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9798216069010
      • File size: 1914 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      Starred review from August 1, 2018

      Those interested in implementing innovative programming for teen girls at school or public libraries will find this guide by public librarian and 2017 Library Journal Mover & Shaker Evans remarkably persuasive. The author lays out a research-backed case for why girls and women can, and must, challenge the status quo and why librarians are in a strong position to deliver the resources and space they need. Whether covering sexism in the media or suicide prevention, Evans equips each session's plans with useful discussion prompts, well-selected TED Talks and YouTube videos, and vetted links to free curricula and materials from groups such as A Mighty Girl, NARAL, and the Trevor Project. Helpful recaps review the topics, questions, and activities in each chapter. Suggestions for modifying or extending the program are paired with sensible advice on gaining supervisory approval and managing tricky aspects of facilitation (maintaining boundaries, knowing when to redirect digressions). VERDICT An exceptionally executed, culturally responsive, and timely work that demonstrates great sensitivity to the needs, interests, and experiences of teenage girls.-Miriam DesHarnais, Towson University, MD

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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