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1 online resource (470 pages) |
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Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Introduction to Multicultural Literature; 2. Integrating Multicultural Literature Into the Curriculum; 3. Voices of Multicultural Authors; 4. The Power of Illustrations in Multicultural Picture Books: Unfolding Visual Literacy; 5. Exploring African American Children's Literature; 6. Taking a Critical Look at Native Americans in Children's Literature; 7. The Journey Continues: Exploring the Literature of Asian and Pacific Island Cultures; 8. Latino Literature for Children and Adolescents |
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9. Stories from the Mountains: Appalachian Literature for Children and Adolescents10. Representations not Representation: Exploring Middle East Children's Literature; 11. Supporting English Language Learners' Literacy Development with Culturally Relevant Books; 12. Do Tell! Multicultural Folk Stories in the Classroom and Library; 13. Linking Audiovisuals with Multicultural Literature; 14. Using Multicultural Mentor Texts to Teach Writing; 15. Reading Fluency and Multicultural Literature |
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16. Promoting Multicultural Literature and Literacy: Awards, Conferences, Library Initiatives, and Outreach ProgramsAppendix A: A Selected List of Multicultural Authors and Illustrators; Appendix B: Multicultural Book Awards; Appendix C: Publishers and Distributors of Multicultural Literature; Index; About the Editors and Contributors |
| Summary |
When multicultural literature is integrated into the curriculum, it enriches the context for learning in important ways, validating the cultures of individual students and developing understanding and respect across the student population. Consider that minority students make up almost half of public school enrollment, and it becomes clear why multicultural literature is such an effective teaching tool |
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Print version record |
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American literature -- Minority authors -- Study and teaching
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Children's literature, American -- Study and teaching
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Minorities in literature -- Study and teaching -- United States
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American literature -- Minority authors -- Study and teaching
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Children's literature, American -- Study and teaching
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Minorities in literature -- Study and teaching
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Oswald, Ruth A., Ph. D
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| ISBN |
9781598844757 |
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159884475X |
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