Introduction to Multicultural Literature / Ruth Oswald and Lynn Smolen -- Integrating Multicultural Literature through the Curriculum / Lynn Smolen -- Voices of Multicultural Authors / Darwin L. Henderson and Teresa Young -- The Power of Illustration in Multicultural Picture Books : Unfolding Visual Literacy / Francis S. Broadway and Douglas M. Conkle -- Exploring African American Children's Literature / Claudette Shackelford McLinn, Yolanda A. Reed, John A. Casper & Sarah King -- Taking a Critical Look at American Indians in Children's Literature / Donna Sabis-Burns -- The Journey Continues : Exploring the Literature of Asian and Pacific Island Cultures / Avis M. Masuda and Michele M. Ebersole -- Latino Literature for Children and Adolescents / F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada -- Exploring Appalachian Children's Literature / Carolyn S. Brodie -- Representations not Representation : Exploring Middle East Children's Literature / Ruth McKoy Lowery -- Supporting English Language Learners : Literature Development with Culturally Relevant Books / Nancy L. Hadaway and Terrell A. Young -- Do Tell! Multicultural Folk Stories in the Classroom and Library / Jacqueline K. Peck -- Linking Audiovisuals with Multicultural Literature / Meghan Harper -- Using Multicultural Mentor Texts to Teach Writing / Barbara Moss -- Reading Fluency and Multicultural Literature / Belinda Zimmerman, Timothy Rasinski, and Tracy Foreman -- Promoting Multicultural Literature and Literacy : Awards, Conferences, Library Initiatives and Outreach Programs / Barbara Ward -- Appendix A. Outstanding Multicultural Authors and Illustrators -- Appendix B. Multicultural Children's Book Awards -- Appendix C. Publishers of Multicultural Children's Literature.
Summary:
"This compelling book emphasizes the critical role of quality multicultural literature and reader response in today's schools and libraries"--Provided by publisher.
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