| Across Cultures: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children Contributor(s): East, Kathy A. (Author), Thomas, Rebecca L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1591583365 ISBN-13: 9781591583363 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2007 Annotation: Compiled by two experienced librarians, Across Cultures introduces you to more than 400 recent fiction and nonfiction multicultural resources for preschool through grade 6 and encourages you to make literature about diversity an integral part of your program of instruction. Arranged in thematic groupings (Identity and Self-Image, Family and Friends, Traditions, Exploring the Past in Diverse Communities, for example), this lively volume links diverse peoples, themes, and issues. It presents both annotations and practical advice on programming strategies. Connections are made to projects, graphic organizers, and activities. Full bibliographic information is given for each resource, along with a suggested use level. Important awards are also mentioned. Appendixes look at Literature Circles and Parent/Child Book Discussions, and there are indexes by culture, author, illustrator, title, and subject. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Reference - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes |
| Dewey: 011.62 |
| LCCN: 2007013573 |
| Series: Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.38" W x 8.92" (1.47 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Compiled by two experienced librarians, Across Cultures introduces you to more than 400 recent fiction and nonfiction multicultural resources for preschool through grade 6 and encourages you to make literature about diversity an integral part of your program of instruction. Arranged in thematic groupings (Identity and Self-Image, Family and Friends, Traditions, Exploring the Past in Diverse Communities, for example), this lively volume links diverse peoples, themes, and issues. It presents both annotations and practical advice on programming strategies. Connections are made to projects, graphic organizers, and activities. |