Fox and Short state “[C}hildren have the right to see themselves within a book, to find within a book the truth of their own experience instead of stereotypes and misrepresentations” (as
3 cited in Madsen, 2012). Find a central essay topic based on the negative impact of gender stereotypes and/or gender bias in children’s literature, utilizing a minimum of four (4) articles from the EDUC 121 Reader or additional outside reading resource provided by the Instructor to develop and support your thesis. You are to have a minimum of two quotes (or paraphrases) from each article in your paper (properly APA cited), for a minimum total of eight (8) citations. Suggested focus of your essay could include the history of multicultural literature attempts to counter stereotypes, the impact of biased children’s literature, and how good multicultural children’s literature inspires us to think more critically about equality and social justice. A reference APA formatted page is required. Essay should be at least 1000 words and will be graded on content and form. All essays are to be written in APA format with 12 point Times New Roman font and each paper is to include a reference page.
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