Roses in the Concrete: A Critical Race Perspective on Urban Youth and School Libraries

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Main Author:	Kumasi, Kafi
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2012
Subjects:	School Libraries Librarians Urban Youth Youth Opportunities Cultural Relevance Library Services Library Research Library Development Change Strategies Outreach Programs Critical Theory Best Practices Didacticism Music Appreciation Race
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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