Norton, Donna E.
Boston : Allyn & Bacon/Pearson, ©2009.
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Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Ch. 1. Introduction to multicultural literature — Ch. 2. African American literature — Ch. 3. Native American literature — Ch. 4. Latino literature — Ch. 5. Asian literature — Ch. 6. Jewish literature — Ch. 7. Middle Eastern literature.
• This book explores the oral traditions, history, and cultures represented in a wide array of literature. You will observe how cultures are influenced by history and recognized cultural values, beliefs, and philosophies shared through their literature. Using a five-phase approach, you will learn how to determine whether multicultural titles written for children and young adults are authentic examples of the cultures they portray. –BOOK JACKET.

Subjects:

• American literature — Minority authors — History and criticism.
• Minorities — Intellectual life — Study and teaching — United States.
• Minorities in literature — Study and teaching — United States.
• American literature — Minority authors — Study and teaching.
• Childrens literature, American — History and criticism.;Childrens literature, American — Study and teaching.
• Children — Books and reading — United States.
• Children of minorities — Books and reading.
• Cultural pluralism in literature.
• Ethnic groups in literature.
• Minorities in literature.
• Ethnicity in literature.

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