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Multiracial Identity in Children's Literature

About Multiracial Identity in Children's Literature

Racially mixed children make up the fastest growing youth demographic in the U.S., and teachers of diverse populations need to be mindful in selecting literature that their students can identify with. This volume explores how books for elementary school students depict and reflect multiracial experiences through text and images. Chaudhri examines contemporary childrenΓÇÖs literature to demonstrate the role these books play in perpetuating and resisting stereotypes and the ways in which they might influence their readers. Through critical analysis of contemporary childrenΓÇÖs fiction, Chaudhri highlights the connections between context, literature, and personal experience to deepen our understanding of how childrenΓÇÖs books treat multiracial identity.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138860179
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 168
  • Published:
  • February 9, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 157x236x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 368 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 15, 2024

Description of Multiracial Identity in Children's Literature

Racially mixed children make up the fastest growing youth demographic in the U.S., and teachers of diverse populations need to be mindful in selecting literature that their students can identify with. This volume explores how books for elementary school students depict and reflect multiracial experiences through text and images. Chaudhri examines contemporary childrenΓÇÖs literature to demonstrate the role these books play in perpetuating and resisting stereotypes and the ways in which they might influence their readers. Through critical analysis of contemporary childrenΓÇÖs fiction, Chaudhri highlights the connections between context, literature, and personal experience to deepen our understanding of how childrenΓÇÖs books treat multiracial identity.

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