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Exploring Multicultural Themes through Picture Books

Advocates inclusion of multicultural picture books in social studies instruction to offer different outlooks and visions in a short format. Describes selection of picture books with multicultural themes and those that represent various cultures, gender equity, and religious themes. Suggests that picture books may help students develop better perceptions of cultures. (SD)

• Author/Creator: Farris, Pamela J.
• Date Published: Jan
• Journal/Secondary Title: Middle School Journal
• Number: 3
• Volume: 26
• Year: 1995

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Subject: Cultural Awareness
• Subject: Cultural Education
• Subject: Illustrations
• Subject: Middle Schools
• Subject: Picture Books
• Subject: Religious Cultural Groups
• Subject: Social Studies

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