Relationships between characters in books show us who we are and who we can become. Books in classroom collections and school libraries have an important part to play in this.
Representation of EDI in books on library shelves
Authors and books who have shared stories and characters with us which make visible EDI in our society, through the ages.
A Portrait of Black Artists
Books which focus on inspiring black icons that will be ideal for your primary school library (with a special focus on activist artist Faith Ringgold), selected by Sharon Walsh from Westminster SLS.
Elmer: beautiful joker offering big life lessons
Pat ElliottWestminster SLS Librarian’s view: I work with London school children as both a librarian and heritage educator, and regularly meet pupils with special needs as well as those from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. It never ceases to amaze me how very young children unquestionably accept and accommodate the differences they perceive in those around them; but the growing child is influenced by the mindsets of those they encounter. Picture books, like Elmer, which explore positive attitudes and friendship, can become a valuable tool for encouraging discussion with young children about the importance of embracing and celebrating our …