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ERIC Number: EJ618668
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
Storytelling for Young Children in a Multicultural World.
Lenox, Mary F.
Early Childhood Education Journal, v28 n2 p97-103 Win 2000
Advocates storytelling as a powerful resource to promote an understanding of racial and ethnic diversity. Addresses issues of selection criteria including elements of character development, prejudice reduction, authority and authorship, and language. Includes an annotated bibliography of stories for preschool and primary-age students and reference sources for educators. (SD)
Descriptors: African Literature, American Indian Literature, Asian Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Ethnic Groups, Evaluation Criteria, Hispanic American Literature, Media Selection, Multicultural Education, Selection Tools, Story Telling, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Ethnic Differences; Multicultural Literature; Multicultural Materials; Multiracial Education; Story Content; Story Themes