This WiLSWorld Short has already occurred. You can watch the recording of the presentation here.
Join us for a special WiLSWorld Shorts, Friday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. We are excited to feature Dr. Krista Aronson, Professor of Psychology at Bates College, and her work exploring the importance and impact of diverse children’s books.
Dr. Aronson’s work focuses on illuminating how people come to understand complex social constructs like race and ethnicity, including how children process and understand race as well as appropriate, effective and productive ways to discuss this topic with them; specifically, the effective use of picture books to enhance intercultural relationships and self-understanding during childhood. Through her work with the Diverse Book Collection and the Diverse BookFinder, both of which she created with collaborators, Dr. Aronson contributes to the national dialogue about diverse children’s books, capturing and communicating their dominant messages and exploring their impact on inclusion and bias, including how teachers, librarians and parents can utilize them in everyday life. Please join us for what will be an informative, eye-opening exploration of the power that diversity in picture books has with children and adults of all races and genders.