Below you will find a list of resources that our professor Dr. Ana Solano-Campos curated for our website. The cohort thanks her for such an extensive and thoughtful contribution to our online library and resource platform.
Dr. Ana Solano-Campos is an Assistant Professor of Language and (Bi)Literacy Education at Georgia State University. A former ESL/EFL educator, Ana specializes in educational sociolinguistics and works with dual language programs to support the bilingualism and biliteracy of their students.
Resources for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
Children’s Books:
Coretta Scott King Award:
• “books that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.”
Pura Belpré Award:
• “portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth”
• “books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience.”
• “books relating to the LGBT experience.”
• “books with significant feminist content.”
• “books with significant and authentic LGBTQ content.”
American Indian Youth Literature Award:
• “writing and illustrations by and about American Indians.”
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature:
• “books about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage.”
• “books that authentically portray the Jewish experience.”
Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards:
• “books that effectively promote the cause of peace, social justice, world community, and equality.”
Américas Award:
• “books that authentically and engagingly portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the U.S.”
• “books written by and about Arab Americans.”
Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award:
• “books that appropriately portray individuals with developmental disabilities.”
• “books that portray universal qualities of childhood, strong and supportive family, and multiculturalism.”
Notable Books for a Global Society:
• “books that enhance understanding of individuals and cultures throughout the world.”
Once Upon a World Children’s Book Award:
• “books that deal with issues of tolerance, diversity, and social justice.”
• “literature that depicts the Mexican American experience.”
• “multicultural and nature books”
Carter G. Woodson Book Award:
• “social studies-related books that depict ethnicity and race relations sensitively and accurately.”
Resources for Spanish-Language Children’s Books:
Grupo SM (click on individual countries for links to children’s literature)
Under Our Wings (Houston & Mexico City)
The Avian Kingdom (book series originally written in Spanish)
