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Learning Resources

Below is a curated list of resources aimed at supporting those interested in learning more about critical literacy and how to implement it in schools, homes and other community contexts. The list focuses on preschool and elementary aged children but also includes resources relevant to older learners. 

Books

  • Emdin, C. (2021). Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic Success. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.
  • Escoto German, L. (2021). Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices. New York, NY: Heinemann. 
  • Janks, H., et al. (2014) Doing Critical Literacy: Texts and Activities for Students and Teachers. New York, NY: Routledge.
  • Kuby, C. R. (2013). Critical Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom: Unpacking Histories, Unlearning Privilege. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
  • Love, B. (2019). We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.
  • Mattson, K. (2021). Ethics in a Digital World: Guiding Students Through Society’s Biggest Questions. Portland, OR: International Society for Technology in Education. 
  • McLaughlin, M., & DeVoogd, M. (2004). Critical Literacy: Enhancing Students’ Comprehension of Text. New York, NY: Scholastic.
  • Muhammed, G. (2020). Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. New York, NY: Scholastic.
  • Vasquez, V. M. (2014). Negotiating Critical Literacies with Young Children. New York, NY: Routledge.

Websites


  • American Indians In Children's Literature (includes recommended and NOT recommended texts)
  • Edutopia–Critical Literacy in Early Elementary Grades
  • Literacy Leader: https://literacyleader.weebly.com/critical-literacy.html
  • National Council of Teachers of English: https://ncte.org/blog/2019/07/critical-literacy/ 
  • Oxford Research Encyclopedia: Critical Literacy by Vivian Maria Vasquez
  • Reading Rockets–Using Read Alouds With Critical Literacy in K-3 Classrooms

Diverse Book Lists


  • We Need Diverse Books
  • Social Justice Books
  • The Children's Peace Education and Anti-Bias Library (Julie Olsen Edwards)
  • Embrace Race–Looking for Excellent “Diverse” Books for Children? Start Here!
  • Here Wee Read (support independent book stores!)

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