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Multicultural Literature - English Language Learners

Wonder by R.J. Palacio
The above links to the author's website where you can learn more about the book that spawned the below website and movement.
Choose Kind Website
April 9, 2013 This link is to the Choose Kind Website
Palacio, R.J. (2012) Wonder, NY: Knopf.
Wonder short listed for Carnegie Medal

Picture
This site, sponsored by WETA (Washington Educational Television Association) serves families of English Language Learners, primarily Spanish speaking families.
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Native America Author of books.  Her website includes a wealth of resources on multicultural literature.
Oyate
Site on how to evaluate books to avoid anti-Indian, Native American bias.
USBBY
United States Board on Books for Young People Building Bridges Through Children´s and Young Adult Books
Pat Mora
Pat Mora's website and links to her passion for multicultural education.
Picture
Link to a wiki devoted to picture books for use with preschool and Kindergarten children in homes, schools, and libraries.
How to Choose the Best Multicultural Books
Article from Instructor Magazine at Scholastic authored by Luther B. Clegg, Etta Miller, Bill Vanderhoof, Gonzalo Ramirez and Peggy K. Ford all from Fort Worth, TX.
Vandergrift's Children's Literature Page
Kay E. Vandergrift's Website is by the professor of education at Rutgers University. Great resource for all topics but particularly for multicultural resources. Unfortunately most bibliographies seem to be updated only thorugh 2003.
IBBY
International Board on Books for Young People is an organization, housed in Switzerland, that sponsors the Hans Christian Anderson Book Award, has a yearly conference to celebrate international children's literature, and sponsors many projects to promote Children's Literature.
Sprout's Bookshelf Blog
Mary Kinser's is a librarian who has a blog of resourses for diverse kid's lit.  
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