- ALA Fight Censorship.
- Unite Against Book Bans.
- Society of Secret Library Friends.
- Book Riot: How to Fight Book Bans and Challenges.
- Book Riot: How to Contact Your Legislators.
- I Love Libraries: Fight Censorship.
- PFLAG.
- LGBTQIA+ Librarians & Librarianship.
- Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library.
- La Crosse Public Library: Statement Against Censorship and Statement on Racial & Social Equity.
- LIANZA Standing Committee on Freedom on Information (Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa / Te Rau Herenga O Aotearoa).
- Radical Librarianship Institute.
- Reading Freedom Coloring Page and Bookmarks.
Articles
Programming
- Breaking Down STEAM for Young Children [naeyc.org]
- Color Our Collections [nyam.org]
- People with Disabilities Coloring Sheets [DLTK’s Sites for Kids]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity
- 14 Inspiring Children’s Books from Indigenous Writers [cbc.ca]
- 24 Children’s Books to Read to Your Kids in Honor of Black History Month [huffpost.com]
- 28 Great Kids’ Books about Black History [todaysparent.com]
- A Diverse #SummerReading List for Kids [npr.org]
- Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books [socialjusticebooks.org]
- Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors [scenicregional.org]
- Native American Children’s Literature Recommended Reading List [PDF]
- Evaluating Jewish Representation in Children’s Literature [PDF]
Blogs
- Abby the Librarian [INACTIVE]
- Adventures in Storytime
- Baby Librarians
- BadAssLibrarian
- Book Cart Queens
- CanLit for Little Canadians
- Dr. Jean
- Flannel Board Friday
- Hafuboti
- Jean Little Library
- Jen in the Library
- Left Brain Craft Brain
- Library Jam
- Lindsay Delaney
- Literacious
- Literary Hoots
- Loudest Librarian
- Mel’s Desk
- Misadventures of a Midwestern Librarian
Includes book reviews and programs. My favourite part of the page is the “Read and Make” section! - Mombian
- Muslim Mommy Blog
- Notes From an Islamic School Librarian
- O for Tuna
- Rain City Librarian
- Raising Readers
- S Bryce Kozla
- Silly Librarian
- So Tomorrow
- Staying Cool in the Library
Mostly for school-aged programmers this blog also shares some great book lists and includes some free library resources as well as paid resources through Teacher Pay Teachers. - Story Spectator
- Storytime and Other Exciting Things
- Storytime in the Stacks
- Storytime Katie
Also has a great Blogroll for even more resources! - Storytime Melanie
- Storytime Secrets
- Storytime Source Page
Run by Lisa, a former foster child, this page includes book lists by topic as well as songs to help support storytime! - Storytime Stuff
- Storytime with Miss Tara and Friends
- Storytime with Ms. Emily Library
- Storytime with Signs & Rhymes
- Sturdy for Common Things
- Tales From The Children’s Library
A great blog for book reviews and themed lists. The page also includes a great list of resources from all over the world.
Facebook Groups
- Anti-Racist Librarians
Group for those looking to examine and dismantle the internalized racism we all carry and to learn to do better. This helps us support all our little readers and Storytime friends and families. - Early Childhood Literacy
Group discussing how to help young children develop literacy skills that precede reading and writing. - Flannel Friday
Group of librarians and educators sharing “beyond-the-book experiences” for children focusing on presenting stories, songs, and activities through felt/flannel stories and similar presentations. - Let’s Talk Decodable Books & Literacy Resources
Discussion on literacy education resources particularly for struggling readers. - Librarians with Ukes
This group is for anyone looking to add music to their storytimes! Group members share lyrics, chords, and support with fellow storytimers! - Library For the Kind
Group focusing primarily on picture book reviews with a particular interest in inclusion and representation to foster kindness. - Programming Librarian Interest Group
A group for all things library programming! - The School Librarian’s Workshop
The Facebook group for everything school-aged! This group tends to favour content for classroom librarians but there truly is something for everyone. - Storytime Craft Share
Sub-group of Storytime Underground focusing on storytime crafts ideas and questions for providers in schools and libraries. - Storytime Solidarity
Home of the group that inspired this website! - Storytime Song Exchange
Group for sharing lyric/chord sheets for storytime and program-friendly songs. Most music is optimized for the ukulele, but other instruments are welcome. - Storytime Underground [ARCHIVED]
The role of Storytime Underground in the development of our group and page cannot be overstated. It was their July 2021 announcement that the group was being archived that lead to the founding of Storytime Solidarity on Facebook! - Storytimes and More on the Go
Group for children’s librarians and outreach staff to share ideas on presenting storytimes outside the library and other outreach opportunities.
Podcasts
- Books Between
Created by elementary school teacher Corrina Allen to help educators and parents connect school-age children with books they love. Includes book reviews, author interviews, and other reader advisory resources. - Here Wee Read with Charnaie
Charnaie is a literacy advocate currently working in the Diversity/Inclusion space as a content creator, speaker, children’s book author, and founder of the non-profit organization 50 States 50 Books. Includes book reviews and author interviews. - KidLit These Days
BookRiot’s Nicole and Nusrah discuss current children’s literature and current events. Includes conversations with authors. - Little Learners Storytime Podcast
Presented by the storytellers of the Orem Public Library (Orem, UT), this podcast features songs, fingerplays, and stories for littles 3-6 years old and their grown-ups. - Not Just Cute
- School Librarian United with Amy Hermon
- Storytime Out Loud
- The Brain Architects
- The Preschool Podcast
- The Yarn
Websites
Child Development Organizations
- Center for the Developing Adolescent (USA)
- Center for Racial Justice in Education – Resources for Talking About Race, Racism, and Radicalized Violence with Kids (USA)
- Child Development – Center for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
- EmbraceRace (USA)
- GrassROOTS Community Foundation (USA)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (USA)
- Search Institute (USA)
- Sesame Street in Communities
- Therapy Street for Kids (USA)
- Words for Life – National Literacy Trust (UK)
- Youth.gov (USA)
Literacy Organizations
- American Indians in Children’s Literature (USA)
- American Library Services for Children (USA)
- Children Services Wiki (USA)
- Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (USA)
- Cooperative Children’s Book Center (USA)
- Drag Queen Story Hour
- Every Child Ready to Read (USA)
- First Book Canada (CA)
- Global Literature in Libraries Initiative
- Inclusive Storytime
- Internet Second Language Collective
- Libraries Act (AU)
- Libraries Ireland (IE)
- Mother Goose on the Loose
- National Network of Equitable Library Service (CA)
- Reading Rockets
- Saroj Ghoting: Early Childhood Literacy Consultant (USA)
- Social Justice Books
- Teen Librarian Toolbox – School Library Journal
- The Reading Agency (UK)
- We Need Diverse Books
Libraries
- Discovering Children’s Books – British Library (UK)
- STEAM Storytime – New York Public Library (USA)
- Tell Me a Story – King County Library System (USA)
Other
- Aya Khalil (Author)
- The Cardigan
This page includes a great newsletter (I subscribe!) and even offers a really amazing service helping aspiring librarians with job applications! - The Link Library
Looking for new songs or need one that relates to a specific topic or tactile? You’ve come to the right place! Storytime Solidarity member KC Reads offers a keyword searchable list for an ever-growing list of music and movements.
YouTube
- BookTube Jr.(Play List)
- Colorado State Library
- DadLab
- GoNoodle
- Hanen Centre
Their tagline is Helping You Help Children Communicate. How perfect. - Intellidance Method
- JAMaROO Kids
- Jim Gill
Jim’s songs are “created as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult.” His songs are a great addition to any storytime! - Johnson County Library
- Laura Berg Life
- Miss Nina – Music & Movement for Preschool
- Ooey Gooey Lady
Ms. Lisa is an experienced early childhood educator whose early videos include her sharing songs I still use for storytimes! - Rhymes and Giggles
- Sing, Rhyme, and Play with Ms. Christina
Storytime Solidarity team member, Ingrid Christina’s YouTube page has lots of new songs that are free to sing share for educational purposes. I especially appreciate that Ms. Christina is actively anti-racist, offering alternatives to problematic “classics.” - Storytelling with Puppets
- Super Simple Songs
Other Resources
Discord
- American Library Services for Children (ALSC) – @wearealsc
- Aya Khalil – @ayawrites
- Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) – @CLELorg
- Kate Reynolds (Lavender Librarian) – @MLISLavender
- KC Reads – @kcreadsstuff
- Latinxs in Kid Lit – @LatinosinKidLit
- Read Your World – @MCChildsBookDay
- SingRhymePlay – @RhymeSing
- We Need Diverse Books – @diversebooks