Multicultural Literature and Response : Affirming Diverse Voices / Lynn Atkinson Smolen and Ruth A. Oswald, Editors
Imprint
Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, c2011
Descript
xv, 453 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
CONTENT
Introduction to multicultural literature -- Integrating multicultural literature into the curriculum -- Voices of multicultural authors -- The power of illustration in multicultural picture books : unfolding visual literacy -- Exploring African American children's literature -- Taking a critical look at native American in children's literature -- The journey continues : exploring the literature of Asian and Pacific island cultures -- Latino literature for children and adolescents -- Stories from the mountains: Appalachian literature for children and adolescent -- Representations not representation : exploring middle east children's literature -- Supporting English language learners : literature development with culturally relevant books -- Do Tell! multicultural folk stories in the classroom and library -- Linking audiovisuals with multicultural literature -- Using multicultural mentor texts to teach writing -- Reading fluency and multicultural literature -- Reading fluency and multicultural literature -- Promoting multicultural literature and literacy : awards, conferences, library initiatives and outreach programs
SUBJECT
American literature -- Minority authors -- Study and teaching
Children's literature
American -- Study and teaching
Minorities in literature -- Study and teaching -- United States
Cultural pluralism -- Study and teaching
Ethnic groups in literature -- Study and teaching
Ethnicity in literature -- Study and teaching
Children -- Books and reading -- United States
Young adults -- Books and reading -- United States