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Title: Books to Match Diverse Young Readers

Author: Sarah O'Brien

Date: February 22, 2013 10:00:31 AM or Fri, 22 February 2013 10:00:31

Summary: Introductory chapter books aimed at second, third and fourth grade readers overwhelmingly reflect a suburban milieu with white protagonists. Students of other races and ethnicities seldom encounter characters like themselves in books, and some education experts say that can be an obstacle to literacy. Below, click on titles that feature main characters who are black, Latino, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native and read the beginning of each book.

Body: The New York Times

Notes: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/12/04/education/books-to-match-diverse-young-readers.html?ref=education#index

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