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Multicultural and Global Children's Literature as Agents of Change

open access: closedAdvances in Multimedia and Interactive Technologies, 2019
Literature is the primary method used in elementary schools across the disciplines to teach children. Forms of media technology (computers and iPads) used in elementary schools at present are primarily supplementary. This chapter focuses on literature as
Roberta L. Robinson
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The Importance of Children's Literature in a Global Society

open access: closedThe Reading Teacher, 2007
The authors review numerous books that promote social justice and global awareness. The work of author-illustrator Yangsook Choi is highlighted.
Catherine Kurkjian, Nancy Livingston
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Global citizenship education through global children's literature: An analysis of the NCSS Notable Trade Books

open access: closedThe Journal of Social Studies Research, 2020
This research analyzes global children's literature from the National Council for Social Studies Notable Trade book lists from the past three years. The authors studied primary level texts that were either written by or about people and cultures from outside the United States.
Elizabeth Kenyon, Andrea Christoff
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Global Children’s Literature in the College Classroom

, 2023
Global Children's Literature in the College Classroom explores the importance of children's literature as a pedagogical resource in any college course.

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Children’s Literature Reviews: Global Children’s Literature

Language Arts, 2012
Featured is a selection of books that were first published outside of the United States, as well as titles published in this country that have global settings. Titles first published within the United States but featuring global themes are also included.
Jonda C. McNair   +3 more
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Using Children's Literature and Drama to Explore Children's Lives in the Context of Global Conflicts

open access: closedThe Social Studies, 2014
This article examines children's literature that depicts people undergoing political conflict and war in a post-WWII era. These books portray political conflicts, refugees' relocation, and settlement in different countries. Using these books with drama inspired activities can help students gain awareness and empathetic attitudes toward those in a ...
Gumiko Monobe, Eun Hye Son
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Global Perspectives on Death in Children's Literature

, 2015
Introduction: Flying Kites and Other Life-Death Matters Lesley D. Clement Part 1: Adapting Death for Changing Contexts 1.Thus did hearth-companions grieve their lord's fall: Death, Mourning, and the Children's Beowulf Daniel Pinti 2.
Lesley D. Clement, Leyli Jamali
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Bridges to Global Citizenship: Ecologically Sustainable Futures Utilising Children's Literature in Teacher Education

open access: closedAustralian Journal of Environmental Education, 2013
AbstractDeveloping an understanding of the importance of a sustainable future is vital in helping children to become ‘global citizens’. Global citizens are those willing to take responsibility for their own actions, respect and value diversity and see themselves as contributors to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Debbie Bradbery
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Celebrating Vibrant and Diverse Work Around Global Children's Literature

Bookbird: A Journal of International Children's Literature, 2021
Petros Panaou, Janelle Mathis
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Subjectivity in Asian children's literature and film : global theories and implications

, 2013
Series Editor's Foreword 1. Introduction: The Politics of Identity: a Transcultural Perspective on Subjectivity in Writing for Children John Stephens 2.
John Stephens
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