The Welcoming Library: Collection Development is a service which helps you build your Immigrant and New Generation collections on existing shelving or for special projects.
“It was a joy to see our students’ eyes light up as they saw the stories of themselves and their classmates reflected in the pages of these books. Having a prominent and permanent ‘Welcoming Library’ [Stack Collection] in our library sends a message of welcoming and belonging for our students and families. It inspires curiosity in adults and children alike. Our teachers are reading these books to their students and kids are bringing these home to read with their families.”
—J. S, Award-Winning School Librarian
Welcoming Library: Collection Development services include:
- Inventory Sheet to allow you to identify Immigrant & New Generation books in your current collection.
- Recommended Book List -or- Processed Books selected for your demographics and budget.
- Acclaimed Discussion Questions (as insertable stickers) for 40+ core all-ages picture books. These Discussion Questions transform core picture books into conversation starters on immigration, welcoming, and belonging.
- Book Processing Kit with spine labels, cover stickers and custom bookplates to affix to your existing, incoming, and future books within this genre.
- Signage Design Files that read, “Read to Welcome. Read to Belong.” Sized to fit your space, the PDF will be ready to send to your local sign printer. You will be responsible for ordering and purchasing the provided sign files at your cost.
- Special Projects to fit your needs.
Discover More
- Borrow a Welcoming Library: Traveling Collection for a month to experience our core picture books and discussion questions.
- Contact I’m Your Neighbor Books.
Pricing & Funding
Cost: Quotes & Purchases Orders provided
