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EDUC 322: Children's Literature

Multicultural Books

"Multicultural" is not a searchable term for curriculum materials. 

You will need to use other terms that help you find books of interest, such as "Japanese American," "Mexican American," "Korean American," etc. 

Please use the steps below to limit your search to curriculum materials.

1. Go to the library website: https://www.concordiacollege.edu/library 

2. Click on the "Curriculum" tab

3. Enter your search term (e.g.: Chinese American, Native American, African American, etc.)

4. Click the dropdown arrow and select "Easy Readers" from the list

5. Click "Search"

Diverse Books

Some of the most engaging and diverse books being published today are within the field of Children's and Young Adult books. As a professional, you will be able to help young people see themselves and glimpse into their peers' world if you choose books with an array of perspectives.  To help you learn more about these titles, consult the section of the Teaching Books database entitled "Infuse diverse books into your reading."  This toolkit allows you to explore in these ways and in these areas:

  • Diverse Books by Culture
  • Diverse Books by Subject
  • Expanded Search by Culture, Genre, Grade Level & More
  • Original Interviews with Diverse Authors & Illustrators
  • Diverse Book Awards, Thematic Booklists, & Series
  • Cultural Representation Activities