{"product_id":"teaching-childrens-literature-its-critical-paperback","title":"Teaching Children's Literature: It's Critical! - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristine H. Leland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMitzi Lewison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJerome C. Harste\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, this indispensable text offers a critical perspective on how to integrate children's literature into the curriculum in effective, purposeful ways. Structured around three \"mantras\" that build on each other--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnjoy; Dig deeply; Take action\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e--the book is rich with real examples of teachers implementing critical pedagogy and tools to support students' development as enthusiastic readers and thinkers. The materials and practical strategies focus on issues that impact children's lives, building from students' personal experiences and cultural knowledge by using language to question the everyday world, analyze popular culture and media, understand how power relationships are socially constructed, and consider actions that can be taken to promote social justice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter features classroom vignettes showcasing the use of literature and inviting conversation; three key principles elaborating the main theme of the chapter and connecting theory with practice; and related research on the topics and their importance for curriculum. Thoroughly revised, the third edition includes new recommendations for teaching with a critical edge and exploring alternative approaches to standardized assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more attention to culturally and linguistically diverse learners and addressing new topics such as censorship and controversial texts, the new edition is essential for courses on teaching children's literature and English Language Arts methods, and for every preservice elementary and middle school English teacher. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA companion website to enrich and extend the text includes an annotated bibliography of literature selections, suggested text sets, resources by chapter, ideas for professional development, and recommendations for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine H. Leland\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor Emerita in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education in the Indiana University School of Education at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitzi Lewison\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor Emerita in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerome C. Harste\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 258\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292778328166,"sku":"9781032155388","price":126.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/K0xCZVEzTjdpeVJiSWlOdXhSU3hNQT09.webp?v=1766969727","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/teaching-childrens-literature-its-critical-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}