Happy to share this Star Tribune article about SLA-MN member Katie Retterath Martin and her work to start OneShelf, a database of diverse books to reflect multi-layered identities:
https://www.startribune.com/inspired-conversations-race-and-equity-katie-retterath-martin-database-diverse-books-identities/600128141/
(Minnesota residents who hit a paywall can access Star Tribune articles via elibrarymn.org)
Thanks,
Marilee
Inspired Conversations: Katie Retterath Martin started database of diverse books to reflect multi-layered identities
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| Inspired Conversations: Katie Retterath Martin started database of diverse books to reflect multi-layered identities |
| There are blogs out there that point people to books with diverse characters. But Katie Retterath Martin was frustrated that library cataloging systems don't do a better job helping children and their caregivers - or librarians trying to help patrons - find books that reflect their multi-layered identities. |
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Marilee Tuite
Reference and Digital Services Librarian
University of Minnesota
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