Opening Children's Eyes to the World in Which They Live--One Book at a Time: A Conversation with Deborah Ellis

Quality multicultural literature offers readers opportunities to read about characters from various cultures, lands, and background. There are many talented authors, such as Deborah Ellis, who have added to the wide range of multicultural literature available for today's youth. Through her book...

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Published inJournal of children's literature Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 55 - 58
Main Author Napoli, Mary
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Children's Literature Assembly 2007
Subjects
Adolescent Literature
Authors
Biographies
Childrens Literature
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Pluralism
Role
Writing (Composition)
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Summary:Quality multicultural literature offers readers opportunities to read about characters from various cultures, lands, and background. There are many talented authors, such as Deborah Ellis, who have added to the wide range of multicultural literature available for today's youth. Through her books, Ellis immerses readers in cultures and societies throughout the world. This article presents Ellis's background, her approach to writing, and some aspects of her writing.Role
ISSN:1521-7779