About The Picture Book Project

Our Approach

We believe that picture books are for everyone. Their unique form allows for both open ended inquiry and for specific and directed learning. Learn More

Our Mission

At The Picture Book Project, our mission is to provide open access resources for putting the gifts of Picture Books at the center of learning and community building for people of all ages.

Our Materials

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The Picture Book Project is an ongoing project created based on needs identified through participatory action research with educators, librarians and community members conducted by Dr. Sarah CB Norsworthy The Picture Book Project is a community resource and hub to celebrate and activate the power of Picture Books, particularly amongst adults.

Theory of Action

Teachers and Caregivers are adults first.
Teachers share Picture Books with children.
Caregivers share Picture Books with children.
We should deeply know the texts we share.
Teachers and Caregivers have expressed a need for places to explore Picture Books.
Culturally Sustaining Picture Books are valuable tools for Bridging to Belonging.
Adults experience increased feelings of belonging after talking with other adults about Culturally Sustaining Picture Books.

Therefore, spaces are needed where adults can discover, read and talk about Picture Books amongst ourselves.

We have so much to (dis) (un) (re) cover.

The Picture Book Project exists to get us started.

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Interested In Learning More, Or In Collaborating With Us?

We welcome opportunities to collaborate and would also love to hear how you are putting the gifts of picture books to work in your spaces.

If you are interested in support with using picture books with people of all ages, please visit Linked Literacies, LLC.