* New edition will include updated, recent children's literature and popular culture examples
* Expanded attention to censorship, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and the needs of students around the world.
* Invites multiple ways for engaging with children's literature that extend beyond the typical genre and elements approach
* Explains and shows how to integrate children's literature into and across the curriculum in effective, purposeful ways
* Shows what a critical approach looks like in real classrooms- numerous vignettes throughout offer examples of teachers implementing critical pedagogy
* The materials and practical strategies focus on issues that impact children's lives-building from students' personal experiences and cultural knowledge
* Updated Companion Website enriches and extend sthe text-includes annotated bibliography of literature selections; suggested text sets; resources by chapter; and syllabi, strategies, and assignments
Christine H. Leland is Professor Emerita in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education in the Indiana University School of Education at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA.
Mitzi Lewison is Professor Emerita in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, USA.
Jerome C. Harste is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, USA.
Title: Teaching Children's Literature: It's Critical!
Author: Leland, Christine H.,Lewison, Mitzi,Harste, Jerome C.
ISBN: 9781032155388
Binding:
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2022-11-17
Number of Pages: 258
Weight: 0.4851 kg
If you are searching for a children's literature text that speaks to issues beyond what is effective literature, this is the text that you should include in your teaching. Leland, Lewison, and Harste have created a text that is practical and relies on sound research to provide a pathway to building connections with literature.
--Kevin Cordi, Ohio Northern University, USA
This text celebrates the potential of children's literature to encourage readers to engage in the reading process, to think critically, to sort through ideas, and to act on them. Theory and practice are grounded in pedagogy that puts the reader at the center of the process, enjoying the adventure with high-quality literature across the curriculum.
--Denise H. Stuart, The University of Akron, USA
Teaching Children's Literature: It's Critical! is a must read. The authors cleverly combine research, theory, and strategies that support classrooms filled with students who love reading, read critically, and use knowledge to advocate for equity.
--Lunetta Williams, University of North Florida, USA
