A THENCE Publication
A THENCE Publication
Katherine SchlatterLearning Objectives: By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Identify and avoid problematic language choices related to disability.
Articulate why word choices in general should be deliberate and considered.
Katherine SchlatterNew Jersey Public Schools recognize many days in the month of October, and you can see the List of Religious Holidays Permitting Pupil Absence From School here however, the high…
Katherine SchlatterAre you in the market for more children’s books that carry meaningful stories and introduce the children in your care to new concepts, ideas, people and situations that make them…
Katherine SchlatterDrumroll please! Dive into this great book review with a recommendations that centers Deaf identity as it intersects with women’s history, music and performance art.
Katherine SchlatterTwo of our wonderful THENCE collaborators have deep personal ties to the Deaf and hard of hearing community and so we led a conversation about topics important to them this…
Katherine SchlatterLet’s discuss book curation, classroom pedagogy, and children’s literature from some of the most amazing women voices this Women’s History Month. Here we highlight amazing female scholars, Louise Derman-Sparks, Rudine…
Katherine SchlatterOne of the first things that Louise Derman-Sparks asked library curators to watch out for is books containing stereotypes which are unfair mischaracterizations and generalizations about a group. These two…
Katherine SchlatterLook closely at popular contemporary media, cartoons and many made for TV shows for our youngest viewers. Have you noticed that many shows feature four to six young heroes, all…
Katherine SchlatterRecognizing invisibility is just as important as spotting stereotypes in children’s books. Here’s how to take a lens to what, or who is not represented in you classroom library.
Katherine SchlatterAsk an older child to take a look back through their library at books from when they were younger. What do they see? Ask them to pick out three of…
