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Brisson, Genevieve; Rogers, Theresa – Children's Literature in Education, 2013
This paper examines two Canadian (Quebecois) novels for young adults, translated from French to English in Canada: "The Road to Chlifa" by Michele Marineau, and "Pieces of Me" by Charlotte Gingras. We examine the representation of adolescent bodies in space and movement, and how these coming of age narratives play out in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adolescent Literature, Canadian Literature, Novels
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1986
Compares several recent books for older children in which the Canadian prairie setting creates, reflects, and illuminates the isolation of the protagonists. (SRT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature
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Yocum, Michael J. – Michigan Social Studies Journal, 1988
Presents a bibliography that provides materials on Canada available to social studies educators. Resources for teachers include teaching strategies, literature guides, and books on acid rain. Student resources include books that provide a perspective on Canadian life. (DB)
Descriptors: Books, Canadian Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction
Pederson, Beverley – 1979
An annotated bibliography of fiction about Canada or written by Canadian authors is presented. The list is intended as a guide for Canadian young adult readers in search of a literature they can identify as their own. It can also be used by librarians and teachers who need assistance in selecting novels and short stories for young Canadians. Over…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature
Ellis, Sarah – Horn Book Magazine, 1984
Describes and reviews four Canadian publications that mix regional history, culture, and authors' memoirs in fiction for young readers. (CRH)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Canadian Literature, Childrens Literature, Ethnic Studies
Bailey, Steve – 1981
Intended for use with tenth grade students in Canadian schools, this paper provides a teaching unit designed to familiarize the students with the literature of their country. The paper contains (1) a teaching unit that uses poetry, stories, and films to illustrate the theme "Growing up Canadian"; (2) a curriculum planning model for…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Canadian Literature, Cultural Awareness, Fiction