Understanding Puerto Rican Culture Using Puerto Rican Children's Literature.

Freiband, Susan; Figueras, Consuelo

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ERIC Number: EJ651505

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Understanding Puerto Rican Culture Using Puerto Rican Children's Literature.

Freiband, Susan; Figueras, Consuelo

MultiCultural Review, v11 2 p30-34 Jun 2002

Presents examples of Puerto Rican children's literature, explaining how these books facilitate understanding of Puerto Rican culture. Describes criteria used to evaluate Puerto Rican children's literature and how to acquire the books using Puerto Rican bookstores, publishers, and distributors. Discusses how to use the books in school library media center programs and activities to enhance understanding of Puerto Rican culture. (SM)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Multicultural Education, Puerto Rican Culture, Puerto Ricans

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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