Supporting the Personal and Interpersonal Skills of Global Citizens Through Fiction

Abstract

How can Teacher-Librarians collaborate with teachers, school counselors and parents to support and teach values, coping skills and the management of interpersonal relationships? What tools can Teacher-Librarians use to inform the school community about the range of resources available? This practical presentation introduces a variety of texts that can be used with Primary and Middle school students and suggests how they might fit into a school setting. The selected texts will be predominantly picture books written in English and sourced from a range of countries and cultures. Teacher-Librarians are often approached to suggest books that will assist the school community to develop confident, empathetic global citizens. They must ensure that these books are easily accessible. They should promote them and suggest how and when they may be used with individuals and/or in a classroom setting. Participants will be invited to add their own suggestions to the list of books provided.