The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Diversity Committee is dedicated to creating a more inclusive community of summer readers and reading programs grounded in respect and appreciation for individual differences. The Committee endorses a broad definition of diversity, and seeks to provide programs and resources that enhance knowledge and encourage understanding of diversity. The Committee strives to provide leadership for libraries in meeting the needs of all its constituencies and special populations. If you have other resources on this subject or if you have questions, please contact Rhonda Puntney, CSLP Diversity Committee Chair, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Serving Children with Disabilities

Opening our doors--and our hearts--to all children is what public service should be. Library summer reading programs offer many wonderful opportunities to reach out to children with disabilities. In an effort to assist you in your efforts to reach disabled children during the summer reading program, we offer the following resources.

Ordering Tactile Graphics for "Be Creative at your library"
Brailled Resources
Wonders of Water CSLP Booklist Accessibility Information
Additional Accessible Titles: Wonders of Water

NEW Signing Videos!
Tommy Thumbs
Color Signs
Are You . . .
The More We . . .
Dance Away
Five Little Paint Brushes
If You're Happy
Music At Our House
Additional Signs

Thanks to David Haldiman of Intentional Pictures in Janesville, Wisconsin, for designing these wonderful signing videos. The video features Vicky Patterson, sign language and baby sign language teacher of Precious Signs, Incorporated in Green Bay, Wisconsin.