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Text box 1 - Criteria for Evaluating Multicultural Picture Books
1. Is the story well written?
2. Are there any distortions or omissions of history?
3. Is there any stereotyping in the text of the ethnic group being portrayed?
4. Are the illustrations authentic and non-stereotyped?
5. Are lifestyles of the characters culturally accurate?
6. Is the dialogue used culturally authentic?
7. Are standards of success consistent across cultures?
8. Are the role of females, elders, and family culturally accurate?
9. Are the effects to a child's self-image taken into consideration?
10.Are the author's and illustrator's backgrounds relevant to the culture portrayed?
References
Bishop, C. H., & Wiese, K. (1938). The Five Chinese Brothers. New York: Penguin
Bishop, R. S. (1990). Mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom, 6(3). Retrieved from https://www.psdschools.org/webfm/8559
Boles, M. (2006). The Effects of Multicultural Literature in the Classroom. Lansing: MI: Eastern Michigan University.
Bridges, S.Y., & Blackall, S. (Illustrator). (2002). Ruby’s Wish. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books.
Chang, G., & Chang, C. (Illustrator). (2007). Jin Jin The Dragon. Brooklyn, NY: Enchanted Lion Books.
Chang, G., & Chang, C. (Illustrator). (2009). Jin Jin and Rain Wizard. Brooklyn, NY: Enchanted Lion Books.
Chen, Y. (2009). A Gift. Honesdale, PA: Boyd Mills Press.
Colby, S. A. & Lyon, A. F. (2004). Heightening awareness about the importance of using multicultural literature. Multicultural Education, 11(3), 24-28.
Compestine, Y. C., & Chau, T. (Illustrator). (2001). The Runaway Rice Cake. New York:
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Creany, A. D.,Couch, R. A., & Carporeso, E. J. (1993). Representation of Culture in Children's Picture Books. Clarion, PA: Clarion University. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED370570.pdf
Curry, A. & Godfrey C. (2015). What does cultural diversity mean when it comes to childrens’ books? Latana Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.lantanapublishing.com/what-does-cultural-diversity-mean-when-it-comes-to-childrens-books/
de Manuel, D., & Davis, R. G. (2006). Editors’ introduction: Critical perspectives on Asian American children’s literature. The Lion and the Unicorn, 30, v–xv. The Johns Hopkins University Press. http://www.longwood.edu/staff/miskecjm/30.2manuel.pdf
Dinan, S. (2017, March 15). Assimilation under threat as children of immigrants flood U.S. public schools. The Washington Times. Retrieved from http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/15/immigrants-children-numbers-growing-us-public-scho/