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Book SynopsisThrough the window of multicultural literature, we are allowed to enter worlds not physically open to usto view, to empathize, and to participate emotionally in ways that may ultimately change the way we see ourselves and the society in which we live. Introducing students to the historical contexts of racism and prejudice through the use of literature promotes active discussions and leads students to think about racial diversity. This book provides a mechanism for teacherspre-service to veteranto develop an understanding of multicultural literature and the criteria used to evaluate it. It promotes multicultural education in schools and helps to develop teaching strategies and resources that will benefit all students. Through its discussion of picture books, folklore, fairytales, myth, legends, fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and nonfiction works appropriate for grades K-8, students are enabled to see the strengths and weaknesses within each literature genre as well as
Trade Review...highly informative....This book is a textbook for teachers, with an emphasis on African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American literature, and as such does an admirable job in a relatively small space. * VOYA, February 2007 *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Why Do We Study Multicultural Literature? 2. Defining LIterary Standards 3. Picture Books 4. Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Tall Tales 5. Historical Fiction 6. Nonfiction: Biography, Informational Texts, and Autobiography 7. Realistic Fiction 8. Poetry 9. Creating the Climate for Success Appendix: Additional Cultural Resources and Unit Plans Bibliography Index About the Authors
