Early Childhood Club To Receive Large Donation of Children's Books for Resource Library

The Early Childhood Club is pleased to announce that it will be receiving a substantial donation of children's literature courtesy of Dr. Diane Person, faculty member of the ECE Program.

Dr. Person's generous contribution was motivated by the club's recent announcement that it is donating a new bookshelf to the ECE Program as part of its ongoing efforts to provide easy access to professional resources for early childhood and educational studies majors.

Many students know Dr. Person from the children's literature course she teaches at KCC, "HUM 81." What you may not know is that she is also an accomplished author, and a well-known expert in the field of children's books.

A former member of the Newberry Award Committee, Dr. Person is an active member of the International Reading Association, and is currently running for office in the American Library Association. She has a brand new book out that was published by Continuum entitled, "Stories of Heaven and Earth: Bible Heroes in Children's Literature." She co-wrote this resource book for teachers, parents, and librarians with her daughter, Hara Person.

The Early Childhood Club wishes to extend its deep appreciation to Dr. Person for her kindness and generosity. Many students will be enjoying her donations of books for years to come.