Reviews for Booktalking Authentic Multicultural Literature: Fiction and History for Young Readers

The average rating for Booktalking Authentic Multicultural Literature: Fiction and History for Young Readers based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-06-24 00:00:00 Austin Roberts York, S. (2009). Booktalking authentic multicultural literature: fiction and history for young readers. Columbus, Ohio: Linworth Books. Citation by: Sam Northern Type of Reference: Bibliography Call Number: 021.7 Content/Scope: A bibliography targeted for readers in grades kindergarten through seventh grade which reviews contemporary multicultural fiction and history for young readers. This reference material highlights authentic, award-winning, well-written fiction that helps libraries reach out to underserved populations. The author highlights 101 contemporary books by a variety of U.S. authors. Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The author of this book, Sherry York, has written and published six books on multicultural literature. Linworth Publishing also delivers the magazine, Library Media Collection, which provides the insight school librarians need to transform their libraries into thriving hubs for 21st century learning and teaching. Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is alphabetical by title. Included in the 160 page bibliography for each entry are the cultural background of author, illustrator, and translator; their Web sites when available; reading and interest levels; genre; related titles; and the single-paragraph "booktalk" itself. Relation to other works: There are a variety of bibliographies for young adult and children literature; this bibliography meets the needs of libraries who serve a diverse population and desire to spread tolerance of other cultures. Accessibility/Diversity: The titles reviewed in this bibliography include works by international authors: African, Chinese, Cuban, East Indian, Italian, Japanese, Jewish, Puerto Rican, American Indian, and mixed heritage. Each review also lists the illustrator, translator, publication information, reading and interest level, genre, related titles, and subjects, with a summary to help match works that meet individual student needs. This book is helpful in expanding a library's collection to reflect our global society. Many of the titles reviewed include the author's website. Cost: $39.95 Professional Review: Smith, M. (2009). Booktalking Authentic Multicultural Literature. School Library Journal, 55(9), 196.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-11-01 00:00:00 Kenneth Cairns I liked this book, despite having to struggle through the first two chapters. I think it really gave me some insights into the way I've developed as a reader where previously I would've only been able to point out that what I read has changed and not that my manner of reading has changed as well. Only downpoint for me is the fact that fantasy is linked to an immature way of reading, maybe not made explicit - but this judgement is their between the lines at the very least, while I think you can apply the other ways of reading to this genre as well.