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Michigan Reading Journal

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How To Select Diverse Picture Books To Share In Elementary Classrooms, Amy Davis May 2024

How To Select Diverse Picture Books To Share In Elementary Classrooms, Amy Davis

Michigan Reading Journal

The purpose of this paper is to share the benefits of using diverse picture books, selection recommendations for teachers, and provide a sample of how to review both the illustrations and text of the diverse picture books: “A Gift From Abuela” by Cecilia Ruiz and “Tía Fortuna’s New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey” by Ruth Behar.