"Celebrate and learn about humanity's beautiful differences."
"In this increasingly interconnected world, learning openness and appreciating differences is important to many aspects of modern life. And it’s becoming critical to raising happy and successful children, too. Celebrate and learn about diversity while constantly observing our universal qualities. These activities will get your child in the habit of treating all humans with respect and kindness. Here are some helpful strategies:
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Read widely: Read children’s books with characters from other cultures and talk to your kids about what they see.
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Watch actively: If your child watches television, sit with them and point out any stereotypes you observe.
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Celebrate differences: Go to local ethnic festivals and introduce your child to friends who represent a variety of lifestyles, cultures and religions." - Celebrate Diversity — Doing Good Together™
Learn about Diversity Month:
Online Resources:
Contemporary Musicians
Biographical information on important figures in today's musical arena, covering artists working in all genres of modern music, including rock, jazz, pop, rap, rhythm and blues, folk, New Age, country, gospel, and reggae.
Gale eBooks
Enjoy an award-winning, hassle-free eBook experience—anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Gale’s eBook platform provides comprehensive support from many of today’s top publishers.
Whether you’re looking for homework aids, how-to manuals, or travel tips for your next trip, Gale eBooks will have you covered.
Content can be translated into 40 languages, while the platform itself can be translated into more than 30 languages. ReadSpeaker text-to-speech technology allows audio files to be downloaded and saved onto any mobile device and read aloud in nearly 25 languages.
Global Road Warrior
A comprehensive resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 174 Country Guides with 119 topics each. No other single resource covers so many topics so well for so many countries.
- Research issues in international and cross-cultural studies,
international business, the social sciences, women’s studies,
language studies, and study abroad programs. - Deep coverage of difficult-to-find country information related to culture, business, travel, and local living.
- Global Road Warrior is mobile friendly, automatically adapting to the screen size of any desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Kanopy
Video streaming platform that offers a wide selection of movies, documentaries, and TV shows from around the world. The platform provides patrons with access to high-quality, educational, and entertaining content. Stream from a vast collection of movies and other video content, including classic films, indie films, world cinema, documentaries, and more. Users can access Kanopy's content on their computers, tablets, smartphones, or TVs by using the Kanopy app, which is available on various platforms.
Films with public performance rights (PPR) can be used for extracurricular events, like film clubs or social events.
Kanopy now utilizes a "tickets" system for streaming, instead of play credits. Users are provided with a monthly allotment of 16 tickets. Every title will be labeled with a ticket value, allowing users to determine how many tickets will be used and how long they will have access to the title. The number of tickets required per title will vary depending on the type (movie, series, etc.) and length.
Legacy Washington
Legacy Washington documents extraordinary stories in Washington history. This collaborative venture, spearheaded by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, relies on original sources at the Washington State Library, the Washington State Archives and heritage organizations across the state. The work of Legacy Washington can be found in libraries around the country and museums of Washington.
Libby (OverDrive) eBooks & audio App
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide.
Explore the collection through catalog guides, subjects, featured titles, and curated lists. It's a delight to discover new books through Libby.
The app can be downloaded for Android, iPhone, and Kindle or used in a web browser by visiting libbyapp.com in your Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (Chromium) browser.
Mango Languages
Learn 70+ languages and American Sign Language (ASL) at your own pace. Practice includes reading, writing, and listening in online lessons.
Our favorite Mango features include:
- Real-world conversations that won’t leave you lost in translation.
- Voice Comparison for matching your pronunciation with native-speaker audio.
- Listening & Reading Activities for reinforcing learned material and building new skills.
- Personalized Review System that adapts to your individual learning pathway.
- Culture Notes for unique insights into different cultures.
- Mango Movies for learning through engaging, authentic content.
Booklists for All Ages:
Celebrate Diversity Booklist for Children
Celebrate Diversity Booklist for Teens
Celebrate Diversity Booklist for Adults
National Resources:
7 ways to Help Kids Celebrate Cultural Differences
What is diversity? National Library of Medicine
State Resources:
Diversity in Local History Program
TRL is committed to the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. TRL Celebrations recognize significant events throughout the year to promote a culture of inclusion, representation, and belonging that reflects communities we serve, and encourage connection to the richness and diversity of our communities and the world at large.
