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OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries
A podcast attempting to shine light on the radical inequities and the oppressive nature of the library profession, specifically as it pertains to BIPOC professionals and the communities they serve in the state of Oregon. An Oregon Library Association EDI & Antiracism production. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon. Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas a través de la Ley de Servicios de Biblioteca y Tecnológia (LSTA), administrada por la Biblioteca Estado de Oregón. https://www.olaweb.org/ola-edi-antiracism-committee---HOME
OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries
S4, E8: We STILL Need Diverse Books w/Caroline Richmond & Dhonielle Clayton (Re-release)
This episode originally aired on December 31, 2024 and is being re-released.
In this episode we welcome We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) board members and authors Caroline Richmond (Executive Director) and Dhonielle Clayton (COO) to discuss why it is more important than ever to ensure diverse books are available and accessible to youth.
Since its creation in 2014, WNDB has championed diverse publishing and diverse creators, and has pushed back against the lack of diverse representation in youth literature, publishing and collections. Their advocacy efforts include, but are not limited to: mentoring marginalized creators, donating diverse books to schools and libraries across the nation, providing resources to diverse publishing professionals, and supporting educators and creators facing censorship attempts.
Learn more about WNDB's programs, resources and successes.
Hosts: Gene Iparraguirre and LaRee Dominguez
Date of recording: November 8, 2024
Mentioned in this episode:
Indigenous Reads Rising
Books Save Lives Campaign
Walter Grant
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Caroline Richmond's Author Website
Dhonielle Clayton's Author Website