Full Description
This book is a guide for teachers seeking to use multicultural literature in the early grades. It also serves as a valuable resource for classroom teachers who routinely use multicultural literature as part of their practice. In addition, the book is written for both undergraduate and graduate children's literature and multicultural literature courses as well as for workshops or seminars focusing on teaching preschool to grade 3 children with multicultural books. Starting with exploring that particular culture, each chapter includes a step-by-step guide on how to select and evaluate literature on the culture. The classroom examples then showcase strategies and activities for classroom teachers. Finally, resources provide suggested children's books and resources for understanding the culture.
Contents
Foreword
Chapter One: Overview of Multicultural Literature for Younger Children in Classrooms
Chapter Two: Native American Literature
Chapter Three: African American Literature
Chapter Four: Asian American Literature
Chapter Five: Jewish Literature
Chapter Six: Latinx Literature
Chapter Seven: Middle Eastern Literature
Chapter Eight: Caribbean Literature
Chapter Nine: LGBTQ+ Literature
Chapter Ten: People with Disabilities
About the Contributors
