Multicultural literature refers to books and stories that showcase the experiences, perspectives, and cultures of different ethnic groups and diverse backgrounds. It promotes understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of various cultures and people's unique identities. It helps us learn about and connect with people from different backgrounds and gives voice to individuals who are often underrepresented in mainstream literature.
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promoting multicultural literature and the idea that it was not just possible but necessary to find connections between cultures and between different kinds of people, Hazel vigorously argued against not only geographical borders but also those between genres and between audiences.
And at least one teacher's passion was ahead of its time: Jessica Chiado Becirovic remembers her senior year English teacher, Anne Godin, who «staunchly advocated for introducing her classes to
multicultural literature before it was seen by many as important and valuable.
She concludes that if students are to achieve at higher levels, educators must emphasize ownership; push for biliteracy rather than using the home language only as a vehicle for English literacy; have students
read multicultural literature; and teach skills explicitly, within the context of authentic literacy activities.
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use multicultural literature, especially children's literature, to honor students» culture and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Education for Democracy Institute Peace and Democracy Discussions and Peace and Democracy eBooks and Digital Games Pilot Project Peace & Democracy eBooks and Digital Games provide digital versions
of multicultural literature, along with digital games, activities, and curriculum, that can help children and adults discuss how to prevent violence and improve our democratic society.
2Leaf Press is an imprint of the Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars, Inc., a NY - based nonprofit organization that
promotes multicultural literature and literacy...
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While he was teeming with ideas for how to better walk and connect with students (everything from auto - ethnography projects to science rap battles, parent mentoring programs to new titles in
multicultural literature), Morell devoted a portion of his talk to this stark reality: that «we compete with the media for students» values.»
Examine issues such as censorship,
multicultural literature, and style analysis.
Infusion of technology to integrate social studies and
multicultural literature.
One recommended approach to increase comprehension and engagement is the use of culturally relevant texts and
multicultural literature (Au, 1998, 1993; Barrera, 1992; Harris, 1994).
CHAUDHRI: How do you see children's books about Muslim experiences contributing to the larger realm of
multicultural literature?
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