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    Collection Development

    Area of Diversity: Diverse Representation (BIPOC, Asian, LatinX)


    I chose this because… it's important that we include books where teens of diverse backgrounds can
    see themselves and their experiences represented. If the current collection in a school library
    portrays only the typical white, heterosexual, main character, then the collection does not allow for
    understanding and learning of other races, cultures, and abilities. Nor does it allow for students of
    minority groups to see themselves represented in books.
    Title Author Positive review? Where? Notes

    The Hate U Give Angie Thomas Yes, NoveList (Booklist Content risk- On
    review) racism, police brutality,
    and the Black Lives
    Matter movement.

    Gotham High Melissa de la Cruz Mixed Reviews, - Culturally diverse


    (Author), Thomas NoveList and Sympathetic
    Pitilli (Illustrator)

    All American Boys Jason Reynolds Yes, NoveList A must-have for all
    collections.

    Area of Diversity: LGBTQIA+


    I chose this because… it's crucial that we make teens feel supported and safe in their quest for
    information of LGBTQ materials. From the article Going Beyond Book Displays: Providing Safe
    Spaces for LGBTQ Youth, I think this quote, “Maintaining a quility LGBTQ collection may literally
    save lives by supporting an environment of tolerance and acceptance” is another valid reason I chose
    this topic.

    Title Author Positive review? Where? Notes

    Heartstopper Alice Oseman Yes, NoveList - Coming of age


    story
    - Graphic Novel

    Here’s to Us Becky Albertalli Yes, NoveList - Realistic fiction


    - Romantic comedy
    The Scapegracers Hannah Abigail Clarke Yes, NoveList - Witches and
    witchcraft
    - A fresh spin on the
    mean girls theme

    Area of Diversity: Neurological challenges (autism, ADHD)


    I chose this because… it essential that we include books about neurological challenges so teens
    gain accurate information of people with disabilities and to also avoid stereotyping. By having these
    kinds of books in the library to help promote empathy and acceptance of people with disabilities too.

    Title Author Positive review? Where? Notes

    Siena Castellon Yes, The Art of Autism - She turned her


    The Spectrum Girl's experiences with
    Survival Guide: How to autism, ADHD,
    Grow Up Awesome dyslexia, and
    and Autistic dysgraphia into a
    powerful role as a
    neurodiversity
    campaigner.

    Thriving with ADHD Allison Tyler Only a few reviews - Build focus,
    Workbook for Teens: found and they organization skills,
    Improve Focus, Get positive, Goodread and self-confidence
    Organized, and
    Succeed

    The Awesome Autistic Yenn Purkis (Author), Yes, Booktopia - Explores what it
    Go-To Guide: A Tanya Masterman feels like to be a
    Practical Handbook for (Author) young person on the
    Autistic Teens and autism spectrum and
    Tweens looks at all the
    brilliant things
    people on the
    autism spectrum can
    do.

    Area of Diversity: Mental health/Illness


    I chose this because… having books with characters that have mental health issues can help
    students understand mental health/illness. And, it can help them recognize the signs and symptoms
    of mental health disorders. As well as teaching students to have compassion for the people
    suffering from them.

    Title Author Positive review? Where? Notes

    Verona Comics Jennifer Dugan Yes, NoveList - LGBTQIA diverse

    Icebreaker A.L. Graziadei Yes, The Nerd Daily - Rivals to lovers


    romance
    - Authentic bisexuality
    representation

    Me: Moth Amber McBride Yes, NoveList - Culturally diverse


    - Coping with death

    Area of Diversity: Family structures


    I chose this because… it helps them to develop a sense of awareness of not only their personal
    environment, but also the world around them. It is essential to provide them access to books that
    allow them to learn about different types of families they might not have been exposed to.

    Title Author Positive review? Where? Notes

    Would You Like To Be Koyama Yes, Goodread - Families come in


    A Family? many shapes and
    sizes, and these
    three are no
    different!
    - Three different
    stories in one book
    all about love

    The Sky Is Everywhere Jandy Nelson ?, Kirkus

    All Our Pretty Songs Sarah McCarry Yes, The Book


    Smugglers

    Works Cited
    Jorgenson, Sarah, and Rene Burress. “Analyzing the Diversity of a High School Library Collection.”
    Knowledge Quest, vol. 48, no. 5, May 2020, pp. 48–53. EBSCOhost,
    https://search-ebscohost-com.proxy.cvtc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=142783049&site=e
    ds-live&scope=site.
    Gay-Milliken, Lisa, and Jeffrey DiScala. “Going beyond Book Displays: Providing Safe Spaces for
    LGBTQ Youth.” Knowledge Quest, vol. 48, no. 3, Jan. 2020, pp. 10–12. EBSCOhost,
    https://search-ebscohost-com.proxy.cvtc.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1238793&site=e
    ds-live&scope=site.

    Waters, Katie J. (2017) "Children's Books Featuring Diverse Family Structures and Living
    Arrangements: Recommendations for Elementary Teachers," Papers & Publications: Interdisciplinary
    Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 6 , Article 21. Available at:
    https://digitalcommons.northgeorgia.edu/papersandpubs/vol6/iss1/21

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