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Children need diverse books and here's why.

Why children need a range of books to develop their identity and their understandings of others ⎮ 29 sec read

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Academic, Edith Cowan University
Children need diverse books and here's why.
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Five tips to make school bookshelves more diverse and five books to get you started

Children from minority groups rarely see themselves reflected in the books they read. This can negatively impact their sense of identity and their literacy levels.

Reading to children has a powerful impact on their academic and intellectual development. Children learn about themselves and the world through the books they’re exposed to. Importantly, children can learn understanding and respect for themselves and for those who are different to them. However, a lack of diverse books is failing children from minority backgrounds. This is something that should concern all Australians. Read more via my report published by The Conversation Five tips to make school bookshelves more diverse and five books to get you started.

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Academic, Edith Cowan University

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