This week is Banned Books Week, and the theme this year is “Celebrating Diversity.”
Think about the books you have read in school so far. Over all, how well have they represented a range of diverse characters and experiences? How much variety have they offered in terms of portraying the kinds of racial, religious, ethnic, economic, gender, sexuality and other types of differences in our society?
Is there a book that presented you with a new point of view that you especially remember? Why?
After you post a comment, read a related article to learn why many feel that schools need books that represent a greater diversity of characters and experiences.
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