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Miami University Professor Releases Second Edition of Influential Literacy Guide

Paula Saine
Research and Innovation

Miami University Professor Releases Second Edition of Influential Literacy Guide

Paula Saine, Ph.D., the John Heckert Professor of Literacy at Miami University, has released the second edition of her influential book, "Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion: Using Global and Multicultural Children’s Literature in Grades K-5." This essential guide helps educators integrate diversity and inclusion into K-5 classrooms through global and multicultural children’s literature. The updated edition features new book titles, expanded content for grades four and five, and innovative digital tools, including apps and social media activities. Recognized for its comprehensive approach, the book is praised by educators for fostering cultural competence and literacy, while addressing curriculum flaws that perpetuate marginalization. Saine's work is an invaluable resource for teachers aiming to enrich their students' understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.

(AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT 4.0, a language model developed by OpenAI, assisted in writing this article.)