Writing
Barriage, S., Betler, S., Lawler, R., Byrd Fort, V., Myers, J., Kitzie, V., & Oltmann, S. M. (2024). A content analysis of picture books read during drag storytimes in public libraries. Public Library Quarterly. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2024.2358609
Byrd Fort, V. (2021, March). Supporting dyslexic readers in the school library. School Library Connection. https://schoollibraryconnection.com/content/article/2252101
Programming with Diversity in Mind: Conducting a Diversity Audit School Library Connection, August/September 2019
Writer, Library Goddess www.valeriebyrdfort.com - Author of blog posts pertaining mostly to literacy.
Writer, Columbia SC Moms Blog (http://columbiasc.citymomsblog.com/) - Author of posts mostly pertaining to literacy (directed to parents) for children of all ages.
Articles include:
May 2018 and 2019 - “Ultimate Guide to Summer Reading Programs”
April 2018 - “10 Things You May Not Know About Your School Library”
November 2017 – “Reading With Your 6 – 9 Year Old”
August 2017 – “Reading With Your 3 – 6 Year Old”
June 2017 – “Reading With Your 3 and Under Child”
• Book Reviewer, School Library Connection
• Writer, School Library Messenger (SCASL publication) - Author of articles pertaining to the interests of school library media specialists in the state of South Carolina.
• Literacy Links, January 2005 “Working with Your Literacy Coach, “Author
• “BeSS won't Go There: a research report on filtering Software,” Current Studies in Librarianship 7-19 (2001) Research report with Jessica Felker and Allison Duncan.
