(NAME-MCE) Children's Books Poll: Results

[Paul C. Gorski]

Mark,

Yes. Nicely said. In fact, it would be great if whoever is familiar with
children's books could go through the list and mention some of the books
you've found problematic. This is a desperately needed conversation in
relation to "multicultural" children's literature.

Paul
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>
>
> I am not a big fan of Encounter either.  When I finish reading the  book I
> think to myself, "If only the Native Americans had listened to the  boy.
> All
> would be saved!"  The Taino are blamed for being colonized  by their
> failure to
> listen to the boy and his dream/vision.  Once again,  the victims are
> blamed
> for their demise not because of colonization but by their  failure to act.
> I am
> not sure Jane Yolan is an "authentic" voice.
> Mark
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