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Please, don’t turn your eyes away or walk past this book. Within these pages lies powerful, life-changing knowledge about racial literacy – knowledge that can open hearts, break down walls, and ignite a deeper understanding among us all. Libraries have become the beating heart of our multicultural communities, vibrant spaces where acceptance and hope flourish. Librarians pour their passion into truly knowing and honoring the wants and needs of their communities, transforming these spaces into sanctuaries of respect, inclusion, and unwavering support. They are champions of diversity, tirelessly working to ensure every voice is heard, every story is told, and every identity is celebrated. Let us embrace this movement, for in every word, there is the promise of a more compassionate, united world. * Joy Bridwell, Librarian; President Elect, American Indian Library Association * Libraries are not simply places with books. They are social spaces where race is seen, felt, and learned every day. With hundreds of millions of visits by kids and adults every year, libraries profoundly shape how communities understand race, racism, and justice. Racial Literacy in Libraries arrives at a moment of great urgency. Across the country, we see powerful efforts to suppress honest, critical conversations about race, pushing institutions toward a false “neutrality” that reinforces inequity and injustice. Against this tide, the authors offer expertise, conviction, and an eminently practical set of resources – from equity audits and diverse collections to inclusive storytimes, family programs, and more. They also make clear that developing racial literacy in libraries is not only about resistance; it is core to the mission of serving the whole community and realizing the promise of multiracial democracy in the USA. If you believe that libraries can be catalysts for equity and belonging, this book is for you. * Dr. Andrew Grant-Thomas, Co-Director, EmbraceRace, USA * In the face of censorship and the vital responsibility of guiding young minds, Racial Literacy in Libraries stands as an indispensable resource. This book equips librarians with a clear framework for cultivating racial literacy, empowering the next generation to create a more equitable world. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully sourced, it not only lays the foundation for why racial literacy is essential for all children but also provides relevant, practical activities librarians can put into practice today. Beyond the library, it serves as an inspiration for educators, caregivers, and community leaders dedicated to fostering a more conscientious and just future generation. * Joy E. Triche, Founder of Joy for Books, Inc., USA *

Please, don’t turn your eyes away or walk past this book. Within these pages lies powerful, life-changing knowledge about racial literacy – knowledge that can open hearts, break down walls, and ignite a deeper understanding among us all. Libraries have become the beating heart of our multicultural communities, vibrant spaces where acceptance and hope flourish. Librarians pour their passion into truly knowing and honoring the wants and needs of their communities, transforming these spaces into sanctuaries of respect, inclusion, and unwavering support. They are champions of diversity, tirelessly working to ensure every voice is heard, every story is told, and every identity is celebrated. Let us embrace this movement, for in every word, there is the promise of a more compassionate, united world. * Joy Bridwell, Librarian; President Elect, American Indian Library Association *

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Sally Battle is the Youth Programming Librarian at Mount Prospect Public Library, Illinois, USA. Betsy Bird is the Collection Development Manager of Evanston Public Library, Illinois, USA. Nicole A. Cooke, PhD, MEd, MLS, is the Augusta Baker Endowed Chair and an Associate Professor at the School of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina, USA. Kennedy Joseph is the Teen Engagement Coordinator at the Evanston Public Library, Illinois, USA. Jessica Iverson Wu is a Children’s and STEM Focus Library Assistant at Evanston Public Library, Illinois, USA.

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