Case Study
A book club for children ran by Karen, a retired teacher, has been accused of not fairly representing the diversity in the local area. Karen was upset to learn that children at the book club were not seeing themselves in the stories and books she was providing. Karen wants to champion diversity in the next reading list that goes out to parents and carers.
- How can Karen find out about the diversity of the local area?
- What books, poems, and stories would you recommend for a book club in your local area?
Tamarind Books may be a useful resource when compiling your reading list.
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