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Peer reviewedTaylor, Gail Singleton – Reading Improvement, 1997
Documents the multicultural children's literature preferences of low-ability African and Hispanic American fifth graders. Finds that while the African American students showed a strong preference for culturally conscious (authentic) literature, the Hispanic American students rated these books less favorably. (RS)
Descriptors: Blacks, Childrens Literature, Grade 5, Hispanic Americans
