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“This Intense Desire To Know The World”: Factors Influencing The Selection Of Multicultural Children's Literature, Kasey L. Garrison
“This Intense Desire To Know The World”: Factors Influencing The Selection Of Multicultural Children's Literature, Kasey L. Garrison
Teaching & Learning Theses & Dissertations
Multicultural children's literature offers readers the opportunity to experience new perspectives and cultures or reaffirm and develop their socio-cultural identity (Boston & Baxley, 2007; Yokota, 2009). The availability of diverse titles for youth is critical in enhancing 21st Century literacy and social skills (AASL, 2007; Common Core, 2010; Krashen, 2004). The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing collection development and the selection of multicultural children's literature in public library collections in geographically and demographically diverse communities across one southeastern state.
Employing a mixed methods design, the researcher first surveyed ten library system collections totaling 70 libraries …
The Role Of Children's Literature In The Curriculum Materials Center, Ann E. Brownson
The Role Of Children's Literature In The Curriculum Materials Center, Ann E. Brownson
Ann E. Brownson
Most curriculum materials centers have children's literature in their collections. Some of these collections include historical trade books; others attempt to collect the newest offerings in a variety of formats. In this chapter, the history, current practices, and future of the children's literature collection in curriculum materials centers and its use by preservice teachers and teacher educators are discussed.