Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Conducting a Diversity Audit

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Friday, June 28, 2019 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Westinghouse

Representation matters. #OwnVoices matters. As bearers of knowledge and information for children, it is imperative that a bookstore’s inventory reflects the experiences of all kinds of people to cultivate cultural awareness and engender empathy in youth. One step toward a more inclusive collection of books is to conduct a diversity audit on your store’s inventory. This session will teach attendees how to:

  • Assess their inventory
  • Conduct an audit
  • Identify where attention needs to be focused
  • Use an audit to inform the ordering process
BrocheAroe Fabian, River Dog Book Co. (Beaver Dam, WI); Dr. Belinda Boon, Kent State University (Kent, OH); Molly Gilroy Olivo, Barstons Child's Play (Washington, D.C.); Clarissa Hadge, Trident Booksellers & Cafe (Boston, MA)

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American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.

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