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Latino Immigration And The Importance Of Bilingualism In Children’S Literature, Lauren Bridgeman
Latino Immigration And The Importance Of Bilingualism In Children’S Literature, Lauren Bridgeman
English Class Publications
Sometimes, in life, a person goes through a struggle they cannot identify or explain, but when a book portrays their struggle it helps them come to terms with it. Books do not necessarily solve problems, but they can give people the confidence to name and think differently about them. This notion remains especially true for children because their limited vocabulary hinders their ability to communicate their problems to adults since they themselves cannot put it into words. When they see their struggle played out in books, they gain tools to express themselves. One obstacle children endure but cannot identify is …
Race & Gender In Children's Literature, Hollyanne Ritchie
Race & Gender In Children's Literature, Hollyanne Ritchie
Sociology Class Publications
These are the findings from analyzing the racial and gender aspects of 20 randomly chosen children's picture books.