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Diversity in Youth Literature: Opening Doors Through Reading
by Diversity in Youth Literature: Opening Doors Through Reading
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Surveying the landscape of youth literature, this contributed volume shows how books have grown to include the wide range of our increasingly diverse society. Identifying both exemplary and problematic titles, the contributors Provide context by sketching out the historical trajectory of diversity in youth lit Organize titles into sections that range from familiar themes (African American, Asian, Latino) to the lesser known (such as literature dealing with incarceration, transnational adoption, and homelessness) Offer guidelines for evaluating and selecting the best in diversity literature Suggest youth-tested programs and strategies to promote multicultural books in the library and classroom This thoughtful and timely book helps meet the informational, recreational, and cultural needs of today's youth and those who serve them.
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- American Library Associat Brand
- Jun 15, 2012 Pub Date:
- 0838911439 ISBN-10:
- 9780838911433 ISBN-13:
- English Language
- 219 Pages
- 8.9 in * 6 in * 0.6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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