Language Arts and Literature
Cynthia Leitich Smith's Children's Literature Resources
This author of children's books is also the creator of this enormous collection of resources, bibliographies, and reviews. The site has a multicultural flavor, and even includes a section on ≥Multiculturalism≤ in children's literature.
Diversity in America
A collaborative project between the City University of New York and George Mason University, this site is comprised of a large collection of progressive, active teaching and learning resources for high school and undergraduate college students. Read articles, download monthly quizzes, search for classroom activities, and dialogue with other educators on topics of historical importance.
Human Languages Page
The Human Languages Page is a comprehensive index of Web sites related to the world's languages. Over 1,800 links are divided into categories such as ≥Language Lessons≤ and ≥Linguistics Resources.≤ The site is offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
Let's Go Around the World
Creative Connections developed this language arts focused "global exploration" Web site of learning activities. The site houses a variety of interactive, multimedia adventures for students. Current adventures include "Children of the Amazon Rain Forest" and "The Culture Connection." These include photography, art, video, and music. Complementing resources and activities for teachers and students are included.
Story Arts
Created by author Heather Forest, Story Arts is a collection of resources on incorporating storytelling into the K-12 classroom. The site includes lesson plans, a library of stories, articles, links, and a curriculum exchange for language arts teachers.
Thoughts on Not Seeing Oneself
Debbie Reese, an education doctoral student at the University of Illinois, wrote this short piece on the needs of all students to see their cultures and ancestry reflected in books.
Using Multicultural Literature to Teach Reading Processes
Jill Kerper Mora of San Diego State University created this online presentation. Topics covered include ≥Literary Discrimination,≤ ≥Interpretation in Multicultural Literature,≤ and ≥Evaluation in Multicultural Literature.≤
Vadergrift's Children's Literature Page
Kay Vandergrift of Rutgers University has compiled an extensive set of resources on children's literature, with special attention to multicultural concerns. Sections include ≥Gender and Culture in Picture Books,≤ ≥Powerful Multicultural Images,≤ and ≥Thought Capsules,≤ a collection of short writings about culture and children's literature from a variety of sources.