Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ390014
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Black Characters in Children's Fiction Series since 1968.
Deane, Paul
Journal of Negro Education, v58 n2 p153-62 Spr 1989
Analyzes the depiction of Black characters in children's fiction series since 1968. Discusses the following new trends: (1) revisions that eliminate stereotypes; (2) introduction of realistic contemporary Black characters; (3) tokenism; and (4) elimination of Black characters altogether. (FMW)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Stereotypes, Blacks, Book Reviews, Books, Characterization, Children, Childrens Literature, Literary Criticism, Serials, Tokenism
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Book/Product Reviews
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Language: English
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