Reading Across Cultures: Teaching Literature in a Diverse Society (Language and Literacy Series (Teachers College Press))

The process of "Reading Across Cultures: Teaching Literature in a Diverse Society" does not occur without struggle and resistance, and there are no operating instructions for teachers. Instead, these stories and insights from a range of students, teachers and classrooms are offered to continue the conversation about literature, culture and teaching. The book should be an important resource in graduate courses in literacy and children's/YA literature and courses in teaching of literature, as well as for teachers of English. The book features: application of reader response theories to issues that arise when teaching multicultural literature; real-life vignettes from actual elementary, secondary and teacher education classrooms; and extensive discussions and listings of multicultural literature and films for children and young adults.