Language Arts, 70. Whole Class Discussion of Questions from Past Students 1. Selecting Multicultural Literature Books should be well written and illustrated, tell a good story, and have themes understandable to their audience. The variety of books used in a classroom should have characters and themes that represent the diversity within and across cultural groups. Teachers should provide books which present a number of different perspectives on issues and events.
All children have the right to find themselves in and thus empower themselves through literature.
All children should be provided with access to multiple histories, traditions and perspectives, and thus enhance the student's ability to think critically. Multicultural literature can enhance respect for self as well as a respect for diversity, All children should be provided with the background knowledge necessary for functioning successfully in a multicultural society. The use of multicultural literature can promote equity and intercultural communication.