According to Green in "Critical Literacy Revisited", "the stance taken in terms of critical literacy depends on the kinds of questions that are asked" (pg. 7). In my role as a librarian, I have to think about many of the questions that have been discussed in class. Some of these issues are:
What do I include in my library collection?
What is not included?
How do I represent multiple cultures?
How do I acknowledge the "funds of knowledge" students bring with them to the library (Moll et. al)?
Should I buy books that have familiar cartoon characters, but are not quality literature?, Who decides what is quality?
How can I add that social justice piece to my curriculum?
Do I just join in with other teachers who aleady have an idea of their kids' interests?
How do I collaborate more with the literacy specialists at my school?
There are many questions that I have been considering, but not too many that I have an answer for. I will continue to ask more questions and answer them as I become a reflective practitioner.
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