ULA / MPLA Conference 2024

Children’s departments have the potential to support the dreams and development of young patrons through positive representation of as many groups as possible. A robust collection of international fairy tales and folklore is one avenue for ensuring this representation. Developing and maintaining such a collection comes with many opportunities and barriers. Amplifying voices of the marginalized must be a priority; however, instances of one group telling another’s stories can result in racism, colorism, misrepresentation, etc. This presentation’s principles to consider when purchasing and weeding (including specific books, myths and stories) will be an invaluable asset to librarians managing these collections.