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Abstract

This book review focuses on diverse children’s literature and how it can be used to promote teaching practices that emphasize equity and justice. Within the article are five book reviews of new books for children and young adults. Featured in each review is information about the authors, a glimpse into each story, as well as teaching ideas for teachers and librarians. The author discusses why diverse texts are valuable for students and how diverse classroom libraries can support culturally-responsive pedagogy. Included in the article are additional resources for teachers regarding diverse children’s books.

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