Jones, Cherri, and J. B. Petty. Multiethnic Books for the Middle-School Curriculum. Chicago: ALA Editions, 2013.
ISBN: 978-0-8389-1163-1
ISBN: 978-0-8389-1163-1
Publisher's Description
Focusing on titles dealing with ethnic and religious groups both in
the U.S. and around the world, this useful resource makes it easy for
teachers and librarians working with middle-school children to infuse
their curricular area with multicultural literature. Carefully vetted
and annotated, it encompasses fiction and non-fiction published in the
last decade, making it an ideal reference and collection development
tool for schools and public libraries as well as for classroom teachers.
Sharing their extensive knowledge of the subject, Jones and Petty
- Match selections to curricular areas such as health, language arts, performing arts, physical education, science and math, social studies, U.S. history, and visual arts
- Provide detailed annotations complete with summaries, evaluations and suggested age levels, perfect for quickly choosing a title for a book talk
- Include quick reference citations noting the specific group or cultural connection which is addressed, making it easy to find just the right title
- Offer a list of organizations, resources for educational standards, and helpful websites for additional research
Chosen
for their attention to cultural issues and portrayals of multiethnic
characters, the books highlighted in this resource are directly aligned
to the curricular needs of children in grades 5-8.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1
Health
Decision Making
Diseases and Disease Prevention
Gangs and Bullying
Sexuality and Sex Roles
Chapter 2
Language Arts
Literature
Fantasy
Folklore
Realistic Fiction
Chapter 3
Performing Arts: Dance, Music, and Theater
Dance
Music and Theater
Chapter 4
Physical Education
Baseball
Basketball
Board Sports
Boxing
Martial Arts
Running
Other Sports
Chapter 5
Science and Mathematics
Astronomy and Earth Systems
Life Sciences and Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Scientific Inquiry
Chapter 6
Social Studies
World History
U.S. History
World Religions
Chapter 7
Visual Arts
Appendix A National Curriculum Standards
Appendix B Cultures
Appendix C Sources for Further Information on Multiethnic Literature
