Whispers to Words: Moving from Multicultural to Culturally Responsive Literature

Whispers to Words: Moving from Multicultural to Culturally Responsive Literature

“When are we going to read our books?” Sofía (pseudonym) says to me as we get ready to read another passage followed by multiple-choice questions. We’re getting ready for our state test, and these disconnected texts and questions have become a regular part of our day.

But Sofía is asking for something very specific, to…

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