Creating Inclusive Collections at #PLA2026

This morning, the room was packed for the “Creating Inclusive Collections for Patrons with Disabilities” session at #PLA2026. Library Consultant, Author, and founder of “Libraries for All” Courtney Walker highlighted her partnership with Plano Public Library System in Texas through this interactive session. As a former school librarian, Courtney shared how she became interested in creating what she names “Adapted Books” while working with students in special education classes. She wanted a way for these students to engage with books and love reading, but her usual books and stories were not cutting it.  After working in a special education classroom at her school, Courtney modeled what she saw the teachers doing: creating adapted books. These books are laminated and rebound books that have sensory elements on each page to create an engaging and tactile reading experience for all readers. When she saw what a benefit these books were for readers,…
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