Representation in children's literature
Title
Representation in children's literature
Creator
Wilson, LaTasha
Description
Wilson, LaTasha
Representation matters in children’s literature. Children read more and are more fulfilled when they read books with characters that look like them. The purpose of this research is to determine if representation in children’s literature matters to children. This study used 57 participants who took a four question survey. There were 40 teachers, 10 parents, and 7 participants who worked indirectly with children. A google form was used to collect and analyze the data. 89% of the participants said children do read more when the characters in the books look like them. 70% of the participants said children are more apt to read when they can relate to the characters or cultural things in the story. 87.7% or the surveyors say it is important for children to see themselves in the books they read. In conclusion, the participants offered 60 suggestions for what they would like to see in children’s literature. They would like to see africian american children in books about technology and science, Cultural experiences, history books as characters other than slaves, current event, ways to help become aware of their emotions, foster care/ homes and children with disabilities.
Representation matters in children’s literature. Children read more and are more fulfilled when they read books with characters that look like them. The purpose of this research is to determine if representation in children’s literature matters to children. This study used 57 participants who took a four question survey. There were 40 teachers, 10 parents, and 7 participants who worked indirectly with children. A google form was used to collect and analyze the data. 89% of the participants said children do read more when the characters in the books look like them. 70% of the participants said children are more apt to read when they can relate to the characters or cultural things in the story. 87.7% or the surveyors say it is important for children to see themselves in the books they read. In conclusion, the participants offered 60 suggestions for what they would like to see in children’s literature. They would like to see africian american children in books about technology and science, Cultural experiences, history books as characters other than slaves, current event, ways to help become aware of their emotions, foster care/ homes and children with disabilities.
Date
2021
Publisher
Alverno College
Extent
16 pages
Language
English
Format
PDF
Type
Text
Inquiry Project
Subject
Children's literature
Multicultural education
Rights
These materials may be used by individuals and libraries for personal use, research, teaching (including distribution to classes), or for any fair use as defined by U.S. Copyright Law.
Collection
Citation
Wilson, LaTasha, “Representation in children's literature,” Alverno College Library Digital Commons, accessed May 17, 2024, https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/463.