All public libraries are committed to providing services to schools within their service area boundaries. Enter your school's address in the map below to see which library serves your area.
Diversity Resources
Online Resources
Africa Access - a website expanding perspectives on Africa, book by book
American Indians in Children's Literature Blog - a blog providing critical perspective and analysis of indigenous peoples in children's and young adult books, the school curriculum, popular culture, and society
The Brown Bookshelf - A blog discussing and promoting children's literature written by African Americans
Disability in Kidlit - Reviews, guests posts, and discussion about the portrayal of disabilityes in Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction. This blog is no longer updated, but the previous posts are beneficial
Latin@s in KidLit - A blog discussing and promoting children's literature written "about, for, and/or by Latin@s"
Lee & Low Books - The largest multicultural children's book publisher in the United States
We Need Diverse Books: Where to Find Diverse Books - The We Need Diverse Books campaign maintains this resource and links to sites that highlight children's literature about African-Americans, American Indians, Latinos, persons with disabilities, Muslims, LGBTQIA persons, and more
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U-46 Multicultural Shelf on African-American History and Culture Retired teachers and school librarians have worked together with Gail Borden staff to create the U-46 Multicultural Shelf on African-American History and Culture. This list includes books for elementary-school readers that:
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Individual books have been mapped to specific grade levels and essential questions. Fountas and Pinnell levels are also listed when available. You can view the entire Multicultural Bookshelf online or select a specific grade level to view: |
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To find more books for all ages, try doing an advanced search with the term African as a subject. Once you get a list of results, you can use the options on the left side to narrow down your search results to DVDs, puppets, books in Spanish, books in the teen section, or other types of materials.
Questions? Comments?
If you would like more assistance in locating materials for use in your classroom, please contact the Youth Help Desk at (847) 429-4685.
Pre-K to Grade 5
Library Resources
Complete and Submit a Classroom Collection Form - Library staff will gather up to 30 items for educators to pick up and use in their classroom. Great for research projects, themed storytimes, or supplementing your school's collection of reading materials.
Educator Cards - Educators who teach at schools within the Gail Borden Public Library District are eligible for an educator card, which allows educators to check out up to 60 items for classroom use.
ReaderShip Outreach - The ReaderShip brings storytimes to preschoolers at daycare centers within the library district.
Veterans Voices - Veterans Voices connects volunteer veterans with students, draws on the power of personal stories, brings to life the experiences of veterans, and honors their contributions. Conversations can be as structured or as formal as you like, and as small or as large as you like. Veterans will discuss their experiences during conversations.
Online Resources
24/7 eLibrary - Find e-books, e-magazines, online videos an more for all ages. Available 24/7 with a Gail Borden Library card.
Diversity resources - Find books in the U-46 Multicultural Curriculum Supplement on Black History and Culture, learn how to locate multicultural books using a library database, read about the importance of providing students with reading material that reflects the world's diversity, and more.
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Birth - PreK Parent Resources
Every child is born ready to learn and there are a few simple things parents can do to help. Click here to see short tips that will get your child ready for success in school and in life.
One Thousand Books Before Kindergarten
U-46 Give Me Five! program: Learn simple things you can do to get your child ready for kindergarten.
Welcome Baby: The first step in supporting your baby's early literacy development.
Kindergarten-8th Grade Parent Resources
Child Care Options for Children Ages 5 and Older
Find Books by Reading Level (Fountas and Pinnell)
Live Homework Help from Tutor.com
Area Preschool and Childcare Agencies
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