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Chpt. 12: Global and Multicultural literature for Young Adults : This chapter concerns young adult literature that involves or allows for a focus on the experience of social and cultural difference and diversity, locally, nationally, and most importantly globally. In the past we might have called this multicultural literature, or possibly international or world literature, but we prefer the more inclusive and comprehensive term global literature.

Great introduction to blog: Changing Lives, Changing Minds

Searchable online literature. Books by famous authors. Author Biography's. Literature Quotes

California Dept of Ed recommended literature list--search for books by author, grade level, subject, and language.

The Mission Statement: The mission of the International Children's Digital Library Foundation (ICDL Foundation) is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community - who exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online free of charge. The Foundation pursues its vision by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.

Author site and home of Children and YA Lit Resources. This site also features substantive teacher / librarian / researcher resources related to multicultural literature, represented communities, Native American literature, and books related to war and peace.

This article discusses literature related to the role of fluency in reading and research-based strategies for fostering fluency with struggling readers. It talks about Readers Theatre as a strategy for developing fluency and discusses the findings of a study win which a third grade teacher uses Readers THeatre

Children's Literature Network connects, informs, and educates those who have an interest in children's and teen books, authors, and illustrators. Our community includes people who are passionate about encouraging young people to read.

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This is another resource for teachers seeking out high quality multicultural/global children's literature.

5 characteristics of a story in rap!!! Plot, character, conflict, theme, setting