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LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 2022
by Yvonne Freeman and David Freeman
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2021
2021
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From Personalizing Literacy
by Yvonne Freeman and David Freeman
July 2021
From Personalizing Literacy
Readers are better able to derive meaning from text that is familiar in content. They understand books more fully when there are elements for them to relate to, and they become better engaged in their reading. As a result, they are motivated to read even more.
Why Kids and Teens Need Diverse Books and Our Recommended Reads
Diverse authors, characters, and stories have seen a major increase in their representation in literature over the last decade, but they're still largely missing from our classrooms. Why? How can we change this?
Read More at Resilient Educator
"I Want to Read": How Culturally Relevant Texts Increase Student Engagement in Reading
Studies show that providing culturally relevant literature and non-fiction in the curriculum increases student reading engagement. Here we explore why cultural relevance is such a key determinant in student motivation.
Read More at ERIC
Novels That Get Representation Right
With all the important conversations about diversity happening among readers, writers, and the publishing industry, the number one question most authors have is: how can I write diversity—and do it right—without falling back on tired tropes and stereotypes?
Read More at NaNoWriMo WNMDB