Research Resources: I found a variety of resources (#1-#5) that include articles and journals that critically analyze the importance of multicultural children’s literature. #6-#10 are websites that have tips on how to design and write a children’s book. Since I am unable to go to the library and look at physical children’s books, something I originally planned on doing before the current situation, I tried to find websites with examples as well (see #9). I think the articles, journals, and few examples I found will help me discover the limitations. I tried researching children’s books that cover Asian American multicultural experiences and I could not find any – this is a limitation. Chaudhri, A., & Teale, W. (2013). Stories of Multiracial Experiences in Literature for Children, Ages 9–14. Children’s Literature in Education, 44(4), 359-376. • Summary: “This study analyzed 90 realistic novels written and published in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010 and featuring mixed race characters. The researchers examined specific textual features of these works of contemporary and historical fiction and employed Critical Race Theory tocontextualize the books within paradigms about multiracial identity. Findings indicated three broad trends in representations of mixed race identity with an almost equal number of novels falling among three descriptive categories. Books in the Mixed Race In/Visibility category depicted stereotypical experiences and provided little or no opportunity for critique of racism. Mixed Race Blending books featured characters whose mixed race identity was descriptive but Research
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