Sandra Hughes-Hassell
· ProfessorUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Information and Library Science
Active 2001–2023
About
Dr. Sandra Hughes-Hassell is a Professor and Coordinator of the School Library Media Coordinator Program at the UNC School of Information and Library Science (SILS). Her research focuses on social justice issues in library services, culturally relevant practice in libraries, and diverse youth literature. She has published widely and presented locally and nationally on critical race theory, culturally relevant pedagogy, and the role of librarians in supporting the literacy needs of African American youth. Her work emphasizes the importance of public schools and public libraries as critical institutions for breaking the cycle of poverty and redressing social inequities, which has shaped her focus on advocating for youth of color and marginalized youth.
Awards & honors
- President of Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA…
- Virginia Hamilton Essay Award Honor Citation (2014)
- Virginia Hamilton Essay Award Honor Citation (2013)
- ALISE Award for Teaching Excellence in the Field of Library…
- Teaching Excellence Award, UNC School of Information & Libra…
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