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Evaluating Cultural Authenticity in Multicultural Picture Books: A Collaborative Analysis for Diversity Education.
- Source :
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Library Quarterly . Jul2014, Vol. 84 Issue 3, p324-347. 24p. 4 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This study examines cultural authenticity reflected in multicultural picture books. Specifically, this study attempts to reframe issues surrounding the topic of cultural authenticity based on a systematic and empirical analysis of picture books that represent three different ethnic groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans. A total of forty-five systematically selected picture books that represent fifteen books per ethnic group were selected and evaluated by multiple reviewers who were insiders of the culture. A coding scheme was developed to evaluate each book in terms of profile of major and minor characters, settings of the story, stereotypical features, and cultural authenticity. An in-depth evaluation of all selected books was added by a team of three reviewers in order to validate the results of the coded analysis. This study aims to shed light on library youth services and diversity education in a society with increasing ethnic diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00242519
- Volume :
- 84
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Library Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96670156
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/676490