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ERIC Number: EJ567274
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Hispanic Representation in Literature for Children and Young Adults.
Barry, Arlene L.
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n8 p630-37 May 1998
Voices concern over the poor representation of Hispanics in children's and young adult literature. Discusses the negative effects of this poor representation on students; possible reasons why Hispanics are not well represented in this literature; and possible solutions to this problem. Suggests numerous books which may be helpful resources in attempting to solve this problem. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Hispanic American Literature, Hispanic Americans, Minority Group Children, Reading Materials
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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