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The Need for Interracial Storybooks in Effective Multicultural Classrooms

Discusses the importance of including interracial storybooks in today's diverse classrooms, explaining the benefits of using such literature (e.g., building a sound personal identity for children with mixed ancestors, promoting knowledge and skills for a global society, and developing an appreciation for diversity). Reviews eight books with stories about interracial families for elementary school students. (SM)

• Contributor: Lee, Guang-Lea, Johnson, Willis
• Date Published: Win
• Journal/Secondary Title: Multicultural Education
• Number: 2
• Volume: 8
• Year: 2000

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NIUSI: District Effort & Support: Cultural Renewal & Improvement
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Standards
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Student Effort: Identity

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