{"title":"Vanessa Lynn Kitzie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanessa Lynn Kitzie\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in educational and reference works that explore inclusive practices within libraries and learning environments. Her writing thoughtfully addresses the importance of representation and support for LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly focusing on children’s librarianship and fostering welcoming spaces for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful, informed discussions that blend practical guidance with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Kitzie’s work serves as a valuable resource for educators, librarians, and anyone interested in creating equitable access to knowledge and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lgbtqia-inclusive-childrens-librarianship-by-lucy-santos-green-9781440876776","title":"LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Children's Librarianship","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book breaks new ground, offering school and public librarians serving children in grades K–8 a roadmap for implementing and upholding queer-inclusive programs, policies, and services.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchool and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender children may begin to express a strong sense of gender identity as early as 2–3 years of age. Children are also identifying as gay much sooner than earlier generations—often between the ages of 7 and 12. Additionally, more children than ever before are living with LGBTQIA+ caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn seeking to make our programs and services inclusive and equitable for these growing populations, librarians may court controversy and face community backlash from patrons who feel queer-inclusive content is inappropriate for young children. \u003cem\u003eLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Children's Librarianship\u003c\/em\u003e codifies a set of best practices for librarians as they rise to this challenge, defining queer-inclusive programs, identifying potential barriers to implementation, and offering strategies and resources to overcome them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources for Additional Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471073689836,"sku":"9781440876776","price":76.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3b812bc52a9859f011df041f9731a3e1.jpg?v=1775792507"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vanessa-lynn-kitzie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}