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ERIC Number: EJ467883
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-6325
Asserting Asian-American Children's Self and Cultural Identity through Asian-American Children's Literature.
Chi, Marilyn Mei-Ying
Social Studies Review, v32 n2 p50-55 Win 1993
Contends that properly selected children's literature can help foster cultural awareness and self-concept. Suggests that using fiction about the experiences of Asian and Asian-American children can help students with issues of acculturation. Recommends six novels and other resources for implementing this strategy. (CFR)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Asian American Students, Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Elementary Secondary Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Immigrants, Instructional Materials, Learning Strategies, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Self Concept, Self Esteem
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Trade Books