Looking Back, Moving Forward: Determining the Current State of Diversity in Campus Common Reads Programs

Q2 Social Sciences

Journal of College Reading and Learning Pub Date : 2023-02-06 DOI:10.1080/10790195.2023.2172628

Sarah Fabian, Julia K. Nims, R. Stevens

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Long-standing criteria for Common Reads (CR) programs recognize the value of diversity in the book selection process. This study, examining 1,801 books chosen over a four-year period (2017–20), explored the extent to which these programs have embodied this spirit. In particular, this work focused on the diversity of the books (through genre and subject headings) and the authors (gender, nationality, ethnicity and race). We also looked at characteristics of participating institutions and publishers. Initial data was gathered from an annual list of CR selections posted online by Penguin Random House. Findings revealed a notable presence of diverse topics in the titles selected and an examination of a subset of authors showed that 58% of these authors were people of color. Possible areas of improvement are noted, including expanding the geographic focus of books as well as potential implications for CR programs.

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回顾，前进:确定校园公共阅读项目多样性的现状

摘要普通阅读（CR）项目的长期标准承认了图书选择过程中多样性的价值。这项研究在四年时间（2017-20年）内选择了1801本书，探讨了这些项目在多大程度上体现了这种精神。特别是，这项工作侧重于书籍的多样性（通过类型和主题标题）和作者（性别、国籍、种族和种族）。我们还考察了参与机构和出版商的特点。最初的数据来自企鹅兰登书屋发布在网上的CR年度评选名单。研究结果显示，在所选的标题中明显存在不同的主题，对一部分作者的检查显示，这些作者中58%是有色人种。指出了可能的改进领域，包括扩大书籍的地理重点以及对CR项目的潜在影响。

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Journal of College Reading and Learning Social Sciences-Linguistics and Language

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