This page contains resources to evaluate your library's collection for diverse and inclusive representation.
Seminal essay explaining the value of multicultural literature. Reading Rockets also has a series of short video interviews with Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop to expand on the topic.
The danger of a single story - Ted Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2009)
Video of Novelist Chimamanda Adichie's Ted Talk on the importance of multiple representations of individuals and cultures.
Where is the Diversity in Publishing? The 2019 Diversity Baseline Survey Results (Lee and Low Books)
Historically, many groups are underrepresented by the publishing industry, and this trend continues into the present day.
Libraries can audit a portion of their collections to get a picture of the types of diversity that are represented and how to better balance the collection. These resources provide guidance on how to perform a diversity audit on your collection.
