Representation Matters: The Importance of Using Diverse Picture Books in Therapy

Representation Matters: The Importance of Using Diverse Picture Books in Therapy

Presenters

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  Shontaye Glover Jones

  MS, CCC-SLP

  Shontaye Glover Jones is an alumnus of Morgan State University and received her Master of Science degree in communication disorders from William Paterson University in New Jersey. She is the owner of Having Our Say, LLC where her private practice provides in-home services for children with speech and language delays. In addition to being the CE administrator and Director of Business Development for Bright Ideas, Shontaye is also the award-winning author of Liam's First Cut and The Season of Yes!

Learning Objectives

Discuss the current purview of diversity in children's literature

Describe the impact of underrepresentation in children's books for marginalized groups

Explain the benefit of using diverse picture books in therapy to help all children navigate our increasingly global society

Locate sources to create a multicultural/diverse library

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction
10 minutes	Literacy-based therapy
10 minutes	Current statistics and trends regarding diversity in children's literature
15 minutes	Effects of underrepresentation and misrepresentation of minority and marginalized groups
10 minutes	Impact of intentionally selecting diverse picture books for therapy
5 minutes	Links / resources
5 minutes	Questions

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Shontaye is the owner of Having Our Say LLC. She also receives income from the products sold through her sites.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Shontaye has no nonfinancial relationships related to the content of course to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This webinar was funded by our sponsors, SLP Toolkit and SLP Now. We would also like to thank the presenters of this course who have provided their speaking services at no charge.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory level, Professional Area, Professional Area

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