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    This document discusses multicultural literature, which includes works about underrepresented groups such as those defined by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or language. It notes that such literature is written both by members of underrepresented groups and those in the mainstream. It then provides statistics on books received in 2010 that feature significant content about various racial and ethnic groups. Finally, it discusses issues, approaches, and considerations related to incorporating multicultural literature into classrooms and curricula.

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    This document discusses multicultural literature, which includes works about underrepresented groups such as those defined by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or language. It notes that such literature is written both by members of underrepresented groups and those in the mainstream. It then provides statistics on books received in 2010 that feature significant content about various racial and ethnic groups. Finally, it discusses issues, approaches, and considerations related to incorporating multicultural literature into classrooms and curricula.

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    MULTICULTURAL

    LITERATURE
    Definition
    Literature about the sociocultural experiences of
    underrepresented groups. This literature includes
    those who fall outside the “mainstream” of
    categories such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender,
    sexual orientation, disability, language. This
    literature is written by those who are members of
    these underrepresented groups and those who fall
    within the category of “mainstream.”
    Still?
    *When was the last time you used a book by/about an
    underrepresented group?

    *In what context did you use the book?

    *How often do you integrate these books into your typical


    curriculum?

    *Do you consciously consider incorporating these books into


    your curriculum?
    Choices Annual Report 2011
    We received approximately 3,400 books at the CCBC in 2010. Of those,
     156 books had significant African or African American content

     102 books were by Black authors and/or illustrators

     22 books featured American Indian themes, topics, or characters

     9 were created by American Indian authors and/or illustrators

     64 had significant Asian/Pacific or Asian/Pacific American content

     60 books were created by authors and/or illustrators of Asian/Pacific

    heritage
     66 books had significant Latino content

     55 books were created by Latino authors and/or illustrators

    http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/choiceintro11.asp
    Choices Observations/Conclusions

     Shortage of books for newly independent readers

     Shortage of books about contemporary African


    American children
    Issues Surrounding Multicultural Literature

     Authenticity (What is authentic? How do you


    know it when you experience it?)
     Insider/Outsider (Who has the right to tell a
    specific story? What are the
    socioeconomic/political implications here?)
    Approaches to Multicultural Literature in the
    Classroom

     Tourist—special holidays, study of a culture,


    special months, etc.
     Additive—pull in experiences and actual cultural
    insiders
     Transformation—reading to try and understand
    from the other perspective
     Social Action—transforms students and brings
    them to action
    “Categories” of Multicultural Literature

     Culturally Specific

     Generically American

     Culturally Neutral
    Selection
     Consider author/illustrator perspective
     Are the characters multidimensional? Recognizable? Not
    superficial?
     Do the illustrations depict real features? Is the story
    realistically resolved?
     Is the language authentic?
     If the characters have disabilities, are there reciprocal
    relationships? Does the story promote positive attitude
    towards/understanding of the disability? Does the character
    make choices? Are there high expectations for the character?
    Be sure to photocopy handout!
    Why Do It?
     Multicultural children’s literature offers
    representations and validation to/for groups that
    don’t typically have a voice.
     Those are members of a mainstream group become
    more aware of the true nature of our society and
    their place in it

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