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ERIC Number: EJ450537
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Evaluating Children's Books Portraying Native American and Asian Cultures.
Dowd, Frances Smardo
Childhood Education, v68 n4 p219-24 Sum 1992
Examines children's multicultural literature, particularly books depicting Asian and Native Americans. Discusses publishing status, educational values, methods of sharing multicultural titles with young children, and specific strategies to avoid. Provides evaluative criteria to consider in selecting materials. Includes an annotated list of recommended titles for toddlers through third graders. (BB)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Asian Americans, Childrens Literature, Cultural Images, Cultural Pluralism, Early Childhood Education, Ethnic Bias, Evaluation Criteria, Stereotypes, Teacher Role, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Multicultural Materials; Native Americans; Published Reading Materials