The Girl-Positive Library: Inspiring Confidence, Creativity, and Curiosity in Young Women

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Mary Ann Harlanauthor

Mary Ann Harlan, PhD, is an assistant professor at San Jose State School of Information. She has worked in California public schools for 20 years, of which she spent 11 in middle and high school libraries.

The Girl-Positive Library: Inspiring Confidence, Creativity, and Curiosity in Young Women

20181231

Libraries Unlimited

Pages 172
Topics Children's and Young Adult Services

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The Girl-Positive Library: Inspiring Confidence, Creativity, and Curiosity in Young Women

Author(s): Harlan, Mary Ann;
Contributors: Harlan, Mary Ann;
Abstract:

Providing a model of critique useful in readers advisory, collection development, and book clubs, this title encourages the inclusion of young adult titles advancing a positive representation of girls in programming and instruction.


• Looks at YA books through a feminist lens

• Provides a list of recommended titles with annotations and discussion questions

• Provides insights into YA books to consider for collection development and programming in an area of current interest

• Includes descriptions of programming ideas to use in both school and public library settings
SortTitle: girl-positive library: inspiring confidence, creativity, and curiosity in young women
Author Info:
Mary Ann Harlanauthor

Mary Ann Harlan, PhD, is an assistant professor at San Jose State School of Information. She has worked in California public schools for 20 years, of which she spent 11 in middle and high school libraries.
eISBN-13: 9781440860645
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440860638
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 20181231