Exploring Critical Literacy: You Can Hear a Pin Drop.

Leland, Christine; Harste, Jerome; Ociepka, Anne; Lewison, Mitzi; Vasquez, Vivian

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Publication Date: 1999

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Exploring Critical Literacy: You Can Hear a Pin Drop.

Leland, Christine; Harste, Jerome; Ociepka, Anne; Lewison, Mitzi; Vasquez, Vivian

Language Arts, v77 n1 p70-77 Sep 1999

Discusses issues that come up in classrooms regarding children's books that have the power to engage students in "critical" conversations about issues of power and social justice, and how systems of meaning in society position educators. Offers descriptions of 12 such books for children, and lists chapter books, books for older readers, and books about taking social action for children. (SR)

Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Social Action, Social Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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