Creative Dissemination Research

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Notice any trends in these two education progress charts?

• African American Students are performing lower in math and reading than their white counterparts.

• Scores in reading are even lower than that of math.

Diversity in the Classroom

• If population within the United States is this diverse, why aren’t there children’s books that are representative being used within classrooms?

Being able to read and write serves as more than just a way to achieve success and social

mobility.

Advantages of Multicultural Literature

• Creates Cultural Awareness and emphasizes cultural authenticity

• Improves Self Concept• Promotes

Understanding Among Cultures