The cover of the book “Let’s Talk About Race in Storytime” on a light brown background. The book cover itself has simple art of children with different skin tones. Next to the cover image is the words “Book Review” in white.

Book Review: Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes by Jessica Anne Bratt

In this book Bratt lays out how librarians can start talking about race as part of their regular storytime practice. She begins with an introduction explaining her reasons for committing to talking about race in her storytimes and how the Black Lives Matter movement’s tenant of starting your antiracist work where you are inspired her to work within libraries to move us as a society towards racial equity. This book is a great guide for any librarian who is looking to create more diverse and inclusive storytimes at their libraries but don’t know where to start. I highly encourage anyone who leads storytimes at their library to consider adding this (quick) read to their upcoming professional development plans.

Unpresidented: a Biography of Donald Trump by Martha Brockenbrough

Moving Post- Post-Truth in a Trump Biography for Young Readers by Martha Brockenbrough

Living in a post-truth political climate can make it difficult for teachers and school librarians to select reading materials while also appearing neutral. Read excerpts of an interview with Martha Brockenbrough, author of Unpresidented: a Biography of Donald Trump, to learn more about how she approached writing a biography on the 45th president for young readers, challenges to herself and the book, and what she hopes young readers will take away after reading.