Libraries Celebrate Inclusion in Children's Literature
During the month of April, University Libraries are celebrating inclusion in children's literature. A virtual book display created by Tucker Moretta, a libraries graduate assistant, working with Laura Cameron, education librarian, features books on the topics of autism spectrum disorders, blindness and sight disorders, the deaf and hard of hearing, and those with mental illnesses, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Physical items are also on display in the Children's Literature Collection, located on the lobby level of Mullins Library in the northwest corner of the building.
World Autism Awareness Day is observed on April 2, and the display includes relevant titles like Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit and Dolly Gray Children's Literature award winner The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca.
The Children's Literature Collection includes books suitable for children pre-K to 12th grade. The collection is organized into eight sections to allow for easier browsing: picture books, early readers, chapter and middle grade books, young adult novels, graphic novels, traditional tales, biographies and non-fiction. Each section is identified with a five-digit code, color-coded spine stickers and shelf signage.
Contacts
Laura Cameron, education librarian
University Libraries
479-575-5313,
lecamero@uark.edu
Kelsey Lovewell Lippard, director of public relations
University Libraries
479-575-7311,
klovewel@uark.edu
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