You've come to the right place! For your convenience, we have compiled a list of recommended Children's Books in the Ely Library's Education Resources Center that represent or illustrate various cultures. These lists were selected by Emily Marchacos (& Heather Murray, Multicultural Folktales).... Just click on the tabs above for access to representation of specific cultures.
For a better understanding of the Common Core Literacy Standards and their importance, here are some helpful links to the Common Core State Standards Initiative:
English Language Arts Standards
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Key Shifts in English Language Arts standards
Reading Literature Standards for
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Curriculum & Instruction: Common Core State Standards Initiative
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