1. Urban Fiction/Street Literature
Collection Development For School Libraries
PRESENTED BY:
K.C. BOYD
AUSL WENDELL PHILLIPS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
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(ACADEMY OF URBAN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL) 1
2. “The Readers Advisory Guide
to Street Literature”
by Dr. Vanessa Irvin Morris
The iSchool at Drexel University
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3. ABOUT ME…
- Second generation CPS Educator
- Librarian Elementary School
High School
CPS Department of Libraries
- Local, state and national presenter of African-American
Fiction and Street Literature for children, teens, and adults
- Reviewer of books for teens and adults
- 2012-2013 CPS „Ones to Watch‟ winner
- I‟m a blogger! http://missdomino.blogspot.com/
http://theaudaciouslibrarian.blogspot.com/
5. Urban Fiction
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Subgenres of Urban Fiction
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6. URBAN FICTION
…stories set in urban settings/cities that feature
characters whose experiences span
cultural, social, political, geographical, and economic
boundaries.
“The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Street Literature” by Vanessa Irvin Morris
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7. Sex In The City Is
Viewed As An
Urban Comedy
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8. WHAT IS STREET LITERATURE?
Street Literature –
…reality based stories about the streets
that are authentic, unapologetic and
truthful. The genre is location specific
and depicts tales about the daily lives of
people living in lower-income city
neighborhoods.
“The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Street Literature”
by Dr. Vanessa Irvin Morris
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10. James Patterson, Author
Here's a simple but powerful truth that many parents
and schools don't act on: The more kids read, the better
readers they become.
The best way to get kids reading more is to give them
books that they'll gobble up -- and that will make them ask
for another.
When kids continuously read, they get better at it.
“How to Get Your Kid to Become a Fanatic Reader”
by James Patterson
http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/28/opinion/patterson-kids-reading
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12. Why Should Library Collections
Contain Some Street Literature Titles?
- Timeless themes such as peer
pressure, violence, pregnancy, divorce, drugs and sex appear in the
stories.
- Students should be exposed to a variety of genres.
- The stories are cautionary tales that takes the reader on a journey that
forces them to compare the stories to their own lives.
- The students can directly relate to the characters and empathize with
their struggles.
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13. Why Should Library Collections
Contain Some Street Literature Titles?
- The stories within the genre serve as a platform for discussion/dialogue
for tweens and teens with adults.
- Some students are avid readers and are looking for a challenge when
reading Street Literature.
- Some students possess the emotional maturity to understand and handle
the content in these books.
- The genre meets the needs of a group of library patrons that have
historically been ignored.
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14. Not every
book
Is
Street
Literature
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15. Should I Have Street Literature In My Collection?
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16. Be Prepared to Defend the
Genre and Books in Your Collection
- Make sure you understand the CPS district selection and
reconsideration policy that addresses written challenges to
books.
- Understand your students and the community
- Read the books
- Read reviews
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6632974.html
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17. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
FOUND UNDER ‘CPS BOARD APPROVES LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY –
LIBRARIAN INFORMATION’ HTTP://POLICY.CPS.K12.IL.US/DOCUMENTS/604.7.PDF
Librarians should make purchasing decisions based on
their knowledge of the following:
Students
Communities
Collection needs
Other criteria set forth in the CPS Collection Development Policy
for School Librarians
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18. Popular Street Literature
‘Read Alikes’ for Middle School, High School and Adults
CLASSICS
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91. K.C. Boyd, Library Media Specialist
http://www.missdomino.blogspot.com/
http://theaudaciouslibrarian.blogspot.com
kcboyd1@gmail.com
Warrior Library Media Specialist, Lover of Street Literature,
Hip-Hop/House Music Lover, Reviewer of Books and Girlie Girl
You can follow me on:
Twitter @Boss_Librarian
Today‟s Presentation Can Be Viewed At:
http://www.slideshare.net/kcboyd1
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