Day: December 5, 2025

Did you know that December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities? This observance was prompted by the United Nations beginning in 1992 to highlight and promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. As librarians, it is essential to highlight individuals with disabilities in our programs and our collections. However, it is also necessary to critically evaluate titles that are in your collection or that you are considering adding to the collection to ensure that they portray people with disabilities in an appropriate manner. Below, is a list of some ideas for evaluation from several different sources and further resources for deeper research.  Further Resources If you are interested in learning more about evaluating books that portray disabilities, you can check out the National Education Association’s Considerations for Selecting High-Quality Children’s Books That Include Disability Experiences. This checklist can help you evaluate titles that you are adding…
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​The Source with Kaitlan Collins

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