• Addresses prison, punishment, incarceration, reentry, and reintegration within the context of the evolving debates and policy-making of ending mass incarceration • Inclusive of a variety of academic disciplines such as: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Law and Legal Studies, and Public Health • Combines and synthesizes academic research with the voices of directly impacted people

• Addresses prison, punishment, incarceration, reentry, and reintegration within the context of the evolving debates and policy-making of ending mass incarceration • Inclusive of a variety of academic disciplines such as: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Law and Legal Studies, and Public Health • Combines and synthesizes academic research with the voices of directly impacted people

This book breaks new ground, offering school and public librarians serving children in grades K-8 a roadmap for implementing and upholding queer-inclusive programs, policies, and services. School and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender children may begin to express a strong sense of gender identity as early as 2-3 years of age. Children are also identifying as gay much sooner than earlier generations-often between the ages of 7 and 12. Additionally, more children than ever before are living with LGBTQIA+ caregivers. In seeking to make our programs and services inclusive and equitable for these growing populations, librarians may court controversy and face community backlash from patrons who feel queer-inclusive content is inappropriate for young children. This book codifies a set of best practices for librarians as they rise to this challenge, defining queer-inclusive programs, identifying potential barriers to implementation, and offering strategies and resources to overcome them. Resources for Additional Support Focuses on inclusive library programs and services for children in grades K-8, not teens or adults Pushes librarians to see beyond the collection when considering young LGBTQIA+ patrons' needs Guides librarians through the process of adapting their existing services and practices for greater inclusivity Equips librarians to confront community pushback against inclusive children's programming

Finally A tangible resource for the forgotten urban playwright Commonly referred to as the "Chitlin' Circuit" (considered a negative connotation by many), urban theater is nothing more than a joke in some circles, but many urban playwrights are laughing all the way to the bank The truth is, this little known phenomenon has recently caught the eye of the industry because of the success of urban playwrights such as Tyler Perry who made the transition from the stage to a multi-million dollar film and television empire. But every weekend throughout the country from small church buildings to large arenas, scores of adoring fans pack out theaters to witness a rabble rousing gospel or urban play. And no, for the most part the urban playwright does not have a technical degree in theater, but they do have a dream often leading to less than desirable technical results, but at the same time a pleased an uplifted audience. Beyond the Chitlin' Circuit, The Ultimate Urban Playwright's Guide is the first to tackle the wild beast of urban theater. At last, a resource to assist from the creative process, to the stage and beyond. A practical hands-on guide that can be a reference for nearly every real life scenario a playwright or producer could run into in this unpredictable world. And with demands high in major retailers for urban inspirational plays and films, this is the perfect time to perfect our craft and move beyond the "Chitlin' Circuit " to the world's stage