Hispanic Representation in Literature for Children and Young Adults

Voices concern over the poor representation of Hispanics in children's and young adult literature. Discusses the negative effects of this poor representation on students; possible reasons why Hispanics are not well represented in this literature; and possible solutions to this problem. Suggests...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of adolescent & adult literacy 1998-05, Vol.41 (8), p.630-637
1. Verfasser:	Barry, Arlene L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Academic Achievement Adolescent Literature African American literature American literature Characterization Children Children's literature Childrens Literature Criticism and interpretation Cross Cultural Studies Disproportionate Representation Education Elementary Education Elementary Schools Elementary Secondary Education Equal Education Ethnicity Hispanic American Culture Hispanic American Literature Hispanic Americans Hispanics Indian literature Instructional Materials Latin American literature Literacy Literature Mexican Americans Minority Group Children Multicultural Education Nontraditional Education Portrayals Reading Materials School Libraries Spanish Culture Urban Areas Young adult literature Young adults
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Zusammenfassung:	Voices concern over the poor representation of Hispanics in children's and young adult literature. Discusses the negative effects of this poor representation on students; possible reasons why Hispanics are not well represented in this literature; and possible solutions to this problem. Suggests numerous books which may be helpful resources in attempting to solve this problem. (SR)
ISSN:	1081-3004 1936-2706