Children's Nonfiction Multicultural Literature: Some Promises and Disappointments.

Garcia, Jesus; Pugh, Sharon L.

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ERIC Number: EJ450975

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Children's Nonfiction Multicultural Literature: Some Promises and Disappointments.

Garcia, Jesus; Pugh, Sharon L.

Equity and Excellence, v25 n2-4 p151-55 Win 1992

Investigates children's nonfiction multicultural tradebooks published in 1986 and 1987, and discusses the general treatment of multicultural concepts in these tradebooks. Although 12 of 35 books that were reviewed depicted new multicultural personalities and topics, much more must be accomplished to help children learn about themselves and cultural diversity. (SLD)

Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Stereotypes, Literature Reviews, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Nonfiction, Reading Materials, Role Models, Sex Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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