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Collins, Carol Joan – Library Trends, 1993
Discusses the role of young adult literature written from an authentic black cultural perspective in helping black young adults achieve the skills and knowledge they require to succeed in this society. Examples of relevant titles are given in the genres of realistic fiction, biography, autobiography, and folklore. (Contains 35 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Biographies, Blacks
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Champion, Sandra – Library Trends, 1993
Examines the results of a study of the role of the secondary school library media program in easing the adolescent immigrant's struggle with assimilation. Highlights include student-centered learning environments that value cultural diversity; a focus on personal beliefs; use of technology; and a literature program based on the archetypal hero.…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adolescent Development, Beliefs, Case Studies