International Literature

Interesting information about multicultural literature...

“There is much evidence, anecdotal and research, that shows that increasing exposure to multicultural books help lower barriers, change attitudes, and make for better understanding of other cultures. (Cai 2002, Darby and Pryne 2002, Pirofski n.d.) It works both ways: when readers from an ethnic minority read about people from their own culture, their self-esteem is enhanced: while reading about another culture, both their empathy and knowledge increases. (de la Idesia n.d.)" From Walking Two Moons by John Royce in Knowledge Quest : Broadening Perspectives across Cultures and Countries Volume 35, No. 2 | November/December 2006 pg. 33