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Selection Criteria for Notable Books for a Global Society 1 Portray cultural accuracy and authenticity of characters in terms of: a. physical characteristics b. intellectual abilities, problem solving capabilities c. leadership and cooperative dimensions d. social and economic status 2. Are rich in cultural details 3. Honor and celebrate diversity as of “humanity.” well as common bonds 4. Provide in-depth treatment of cultural issues. 5. Include characters within a cultural group or between one or more cultural groups who interact substantively and authentically. 6. Include members of a "minority" group for a purpose other than filling a "quota." 7. Invite reflection, critical analysis and response. 8. Demonstrate uniqueness in the use of language or style. 9. Meet generally-accepted criteria of quality for the genre in which they are written. 10. Have an appealing format and be of enduring quality. Americas Book Award Winners http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CLACS/outreach_americas.html Small Presses Owned and Operated by People of Color: Publishers of Children’s Books http:www.soemadison.wisc.edu/ccbc/pclist.htm#reproducing Corretta Scott King Award Book List http://www.ala.org/srrt/csking/cskawin.html Notable Books for a Global Society To access lists of award books click on Notable Books for a Global Society link under PROJECTS LITERATURE REPRESENTING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES •Literature about ethnic and regional groups •Literature about religious minorities •Literature reflecting diverse lifestyles (families headed by same sex parents , or by persons with disabilities, exceptionalities •Literature about people in countries outside the U.S. Multicultural Literature Multicultural literature usually refers to literature that reflects a multitude of cultural groups within the U.S. primarily focusing on ethnic and regional groups whose cultures historically have been lessrepresented than European cultures. Values of Multicultural Literature Mirrors and Windows (SimsBishop) 1. Affirms cultural identity and promotes self esteem 2. Encourages the understanding of our common bonds of humanity 3.Encourages respect for and appreciation of cultural differences 4. Prepares children for a responsible life in a free culturally Diverse society and global world 5. Encourages friendship among all peoples and groups by increasing knowledge of cross-cultural communication strategies,perspective taking Types of Multicultural Literature Specific Generic Neutral Specific: A culturally specific book illuminates the experience of growing up as a member of a particular cultural group. Such a book delineates character, setting, and theme in part by detailing the specifics of daily living that will be recognizable to members of the group. Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry (themes of oppression) Abuela (family relationships) NBGS Generic: Characters of “minority” groups in which themes Reflect “common cultural ground”. Specific cultural details are Absent. Books are judged on artistic and literary merit. Snowy Day Neutral: text and pictures are culturally neutral. People of color Are portrayed , thereby making a statement of valuing diversity. Evaluated on accuracy, literary and visual artistry. Informational Books Is your collection balanced? 1. Does this collection of books lead my students to believe that children from a certain cultural group live exclusively in urban or rural areas? 2. Does this collection of books lead my students to beliefs that children from a certain group live and dress in ways that people Did in the past? 3. Does this collection lead my students to believe that children from certain groups are economically disadvantaged? 4. Does this collection of books lead my students to perceive groups such as Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latino Americans, Native Americans as undifferentiated groups? 5. Does this collection of books lead my students to associate certain occupations with certain groups of people? 7. Does this collection of books lead my students to associate certain lifestyles with certain groups of people? 8. Does this collection of multicultural books represent a wide selection of books from varied genres? 9. Are there adequate numbers of books to ensure that students Have access to multicultural literature during independent reading time?