Stories that Must be Told: Agentically Centering Latine Children’s Literature for Dynamic Reading Practices

Session Submission Type: Alternative Format Session

Abstract

We bring together scholars and teachers to explore how Latine children’s literature is used to critically address current issues in bilingual/dual language elementary classrooms. In this interactive inquiry session, we explore how quality Latine children’s literature can and has been used to prompt critical inquiry, uphold students’ cultural identities (Ladson-Billings, 1995), and value students' lived experiences as a person’s identity to make learning more relevant and effective while building community (Paris & Alim, 2017).

Content Area

• AREA 8. Literacy Learning and Practice in Multicultural and Multilingual Settings

Chair

• Melissa Rojas Williams, University of North Texas

Presenter

• Melissa Rojas Williams, University of North Texas