Building Character through Multicultural Literature

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...a great resource for teachers and media specialists....This useful work reflects the practical experience the authors brought to it, with questions that will foster thoughtful discussions, well-chosen vocabulary words, and realistic project ideas....highly recommended for middle school libraries, public library young adult collections, and academic libraries that support teacher or school library preparation programs. * American Reference Books Annual * This book profiles young adult literature titles incorporating various aspects of diversity. Fifty titles are listed alphabetically, with each containing information in outline format about awards, characters, character traits, setting plot, questions for discussion, projects, vocabulary, and information about and from the author. An appendix lists cultures and religions from the cited novels, Web sites, and bibliography. Books span 1970 to 2002, with summaries of three to four pages....The format does succinctly summarize titles, and the author information, written by the featured authors, is interesting and informative....Consider this purchase if compiling collections of titles featuring diversity is a priority. * VOYA * Fifty novels, primarily from award-winning authors, were selected because they demonstrated strong, positive character traits. This book was written for teachers and teacher-librarians as a means of introducing those novels to students. It provides plots, settings, discussion questions, and potential projects. The books range in level from grades 4 - 8....Bottom line: Not the only one of its kind but certainly recommended. * Teacher Librarian * ...These two guides contain a wealth of information and example for middle school teachers and librarians....[these] valuable guides to significant titles are recommended...Each of these book selection aids makes its own unique contribution. * Christian Library Journal * ..features 50 novels of varied cultures and nations, each containing individuals with strong, positive character traits. Each entry includes the book title, a brief author biography, publication date, list of awards won, lists of characters and character traits, setting, plot synopsis, discussion questions, project ideas, and key vocabulary. * Reference and Research Book News *