Recreating Black Life in Children's Literature.

St. Clair, Jean

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ERIC Number: EJ422211

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Publication Date: 1989

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Recreating Black Life in Children's Literature.

St. Clair, Jean

Interracial Books for Children Bulletin, v19 n3-4 p7-11 1989

Examines role of early children's books on Black life in fostering misunderstanding between the races. Traces the history of children's literature accurately depicting African American culture and experience and the development of standards for the genre. Argues for children's literature that is not only nonbiased but actively antibias. (AF)

Descriptors: Black Culture, Black History, Black Stereotypes, Blacks, Childrens Literature, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Bias, Racial Bias, Racial Relations, Self Concept, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Historical Materials

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Language: English

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