Re: [LM_NET] "We" the People - NEH/ALA Bookshelf

["Diane R. Chen" <dianerchen@COMCAST.NET>]

Debbie, I frequently see you post your concerns on LM_NET and I 
appreciate the diversity of viewpoints plus the thinking this 
encourages. Whenever there is a problem, we should be finding 
solutions. Could you direct me to a short list of the top ten titles 
that are acceptable and should be included in every elementary 
curriculum this next year? Then I could spend some time this summer 
locating, reading, and preparing for next year. I'd like to be very 
proactive. In fact, I'd love to see top ten lists from many other 
groups in society. It is so much easier to advocate for inclusion of 
something than simply protest the omission. Thank you for your help. 
I know there are many of us on LM_NET who could benefit from this.
Diane

At 09:39 AM 6/7/2007, Debbie Reese wrote:
>Today on my blog is discussion of the NEH/ALA "We the People" 
>Bookshelf program. The discussion invites readers to consider 
>whether or not "We" is meant to include people of color. The 
>question is posed due to the titles selected for the bookshelf. 
>http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com

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Diane R. Chen, Library Information Specialist
Hickman Elementary, 112 Stewart's Ferry Pike
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Personal Email: DianeRChen@comcast.net
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