Evaluating Diverse Literature
This flow chart provides you with criteria to think about when evaluating books to add to your classroom library.
*Disclaimer: This is not a one-size-fits-all criteria. When evaluating books, use this as a guideline to support your best judgement. The needs of your classroom may not match the needs of another.
Created by Kendra Fix, 2019
Criteria
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The book should accurately portray the culture, disability, gender or experience
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The book should not portray a stereotype.
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The characters should be believable and authentic.
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Illustrations should be authentic. They should represent the characters and experiences accurately and unbiasedly.
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The book should be appropriate for the grade level.
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The book should be published within the last 10 years.
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The book should not be an experience that is already represented in the library heavily while others are not.
