The Benefits of Using Inclusive Literature in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Classrooms, Guidelines for Selecting Inclusive Texts, and Resources to Help Teachers, Librarians, and Community Members use Inclusive Children’s Books

Author(s)

Erin LynchFollow

Abstract

This project outlines the great importance of inclusive children’s literature and the benefits of implementing high-quality, inclusive picture books within elementary school classrooms. Additionally, the project provides suggested guidelines for selecting inclusive literature as well as copious examples of high-quality picture books within a variety of subject matter categories. In addition to a thorough paper, this project contains a large online resource referred to as the “Virtual Library” that utilizes technology and graphic design to simulate a real library full of inclusive literature.

Department

Honors Program

Major

Early Childhood Education – Inclusive

First Advisor

Amanda Rzicznek

First Advisor Department

English

Second Advisor

Dr. Elizabeth G. Olson

Second Advisor Department

Human Development and Family Studies

Publication Date

Fall 12-15-2022

Repository Citation

Lynch, Erin, "The Benefits of Using Inclusive Literature in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Classrooms, Guidelines for Selecting Inclusive Texts, and Resources to Help Teachers, Librarians, and Community Members use Inclusive Children’s Books" (2022). Honors Projects. 822.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/822