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ERIC Number: EJ554479
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0256-8543
The Portrayal of Older People in Award-Winning Literature for Children.
Dellmann-Jenkins, Mary; Yang, Lisa
Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v12 n1 p96-100 Fall-Win 1997
Examined illustrations for portrayal of older adult characters in Caldecott Medal-winning picture books, comparing 1972-83 and 1984-95 winners. Found that recent books portray elderly in a more positive manner than earlier winners. In addition, only two significant gender differences in a field of 36 possibilities were found over the entire 23-year period of Caldecott award-winners. (HTH)
Descriptors: Characterization, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Illustrations, Older Adults, Picture Books, Sex Differences, Social Change, Stereotypes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Caldecott Award