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Social Justice Storytime: Evidence

This guide provides recommended resources for reading and research related to social justice children's literature.

Articles

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Cho H. “Navigating the Meanings of Social Justice, Teaching for Social Justice, and

Multicultural Education.” International Journal of Multicultural Education, vol. 19, no. 2, 2017, pp. 1–19., https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1148050.pdf.

Ciardiello, A.Vincent. “Democracy’s Young Heroes: An Instructional Model of Critical Literacy

Practices.” Reading Teacher, vol. 58, no. 2, Oct. 2004, pp. 138–147. EBSCOhost, http://bit.ly/2mfL8SW.

Deloza, Lara. “Taking the Lead: Marley Dias and Her Awe-Inspiring Campaign to Change

Children’s Literature--and the World.” Literacy Today (2411-7862), vol. 35, no. 6, May 2018, pp. 38–39. EBSCOhost, http://bit.ly/2kGG4GZ.

Fain, JeanneGilliam. “‘Um, They Weren’t Thinking About Their Thinking’: Children’s Talk About

Issues of Oppression.” Multicultural Perspectives, vol. 10, no. 4, Oct. 2008, pp. 201–208. EBSCOhost, http://bit.ly/2kGG4GZ.

O, Neil, Kathleen. “Once Upon Today: Teaching for Social Justice with Postmodern

Picturebooks.” Children’s Literature in Education, vol. 41, no. 1, Mar. 2010, pp. 40–51. EBSCOhost, http://bit.ly/2kJCqMs.

Wood, Summer, and Robin Jocius. “Combating ‘I Hate This Stupid Book!’: Black Males and

Critical Literacy.” Reading Teacher, vol. 66, no. 8, May 2013, pp. 661–669. EBSCOhost, http://bit.ly/2lVGxVT.

Recommended Websites

Determinants of Equity

Determinants of Equity: Affordable, safe, quality housing; Access to parks and natural resources; Equity in county practices; Access to affordable, healthy, local food; Equitable law and justice system; Community and public safety; Access to safe and efficient transportation; Access to health and human services; Quality education; Healthy built and natural environments; Family wage jobs and job training; Early childhood development; Economic development; Strong, vibrant neighborhoods. The conditions in which all people live, work and play are determinants or equity. Equal opportunity in these areas is necessary for all people to thrive and achieve their full potential regardless of race, income or language spoken. www.kingcounty.gov.equity. Available in alternate formats upon request 206-263-3703.
With permission from King County Government Employees website.