{"product_id":"understanding-diversity-through-novels-and-liz-knowles-9781591584407","title":"Understanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Diversity Through Novels and Picture Books\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond the usual multicultural lists and looks at the wide expanse of the diversity of cultures and lifestyles impacting children's lives in America today and identifies good books to have in library collections for them to read. Included are annotated titles with discussion questions from all of the identified cultures and subcultures and annotated teacher\/librarian resources, print- and Web-based, as well as an excellent list of topical annotated journal articles. Grades 4-8. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKnowles and Smith examine current research on diversity and multiculturalism. They move away from the traditional aspects of multicultural education (food, fashion, folktales, festivals, and famous people) to a focus on novels and pictures books, and realistic fiction to show children with diversity issues that there are others in similar positions. The issue of authenticity (whether the author of the book should be of that culture or merely familiar with the culture) is discussed. Topics include: Ethnicities (Asian, Latino\/Hispanic, African\/Black, Native American, White\/European, Bi\/Multiracial), Exceptionalities, Ageism, Socioeconomic Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Religion. The authors provide this valuable resource for libraries, schools, and communities that wish to utilize literature to help diverse students walk in the shoes of others and to match books to children and young adults to heighten understanding and acceptance. Grades 4-8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liz Knowles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 159158440X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781591584407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/30\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.86h x 8.43w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2007 pg. 191\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2007 pg. 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMulticultural Review\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2007 pg. 79","brand":"Liz Knowles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938476425471,"sku":"9781591584407","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_65a68bf6-f3a0-476f-9dab-d3e376ea7df6.jpg?v=1681435904","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understanding-diversity-through-novels-and-liz-knowles-9781591584407","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}