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Pantaleo, Sylvia – Reading Online, 2001
Considers what commonplaces of culture and identity are being, could be, transmitted through the use of children's literature in classrooms. Explores what is Canadian about Canadian children's literature. Describes a study which involved Canadian elementary school children who read Canadian children's books. Concludes that literature plays a…
Descriptors: Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature, Cultural Context, Elementary Education

Pantaleo, Sylvia – English Quarterly, 2002
Presents findings from a children's literature survey that was distributed to elementary school teachers and teacher-librarians in Ontario. Focuses on issues regarding the selection of children's literature and Canadian children's literature. Concludes that the information from the survey underscores the need for the thoughtful selection and…
Descriptors: Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature, Diversity, Elementary Education