MS CCC-SLP
Shontaye Glover Jones is a children's book author and speech-language pathologist. In 2016, she founded her private practice Having Our Say, LLC to create a space where families and children would feel seen, valued, and be heard. Shontaye has presented to professionals nationwide on the importance of inclusive libraries and has become a trusted book influencer. Shontaye made her debut as an author in 2020. Written under the pen name "Taye Jones," her debut picture book, "Liam's First Cut" is a story that centers family and neurodiversity as Liam, an autistic Black boy, prepares for his first trip to the barbershop.
Shontaye Glover Jones is the owner of Having Our Say LLC and receives compensation from products sold on her sites. She receives royalties from KH Publishers from the sale of her book, "Liam's First Cut." Shontaye is receiving an honorarium for this presentation.
Shontaye Glover Jones has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Shontaye Glover Jones has no relevant content information to disclose.
This course is sponsored by SLP Toolkit.
- List critical elements for book selection.
- Discuss how picture books can be used to target communication goals.
- Survey books through the lenses of identity and representation while utilizing a literacy-based framework for intervention.
| 10 mins | Introduction & Disclosures |
| 15 mins | Planning & Book Selection |
| 15 mins | Targeting Goals |
| 10 mins | Exploring emotions and perspectives |
| 5 mins | Inviting discussions about who & what we see in books |
| 5 mins | Resources |