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.
Have you ever watched students struggle with what you know to be a great book, just perfect for their age and development? The NAEP recently reported that 45 percent of all fourth graders tested in the U.S. are not fluent readers.