Read a multicultural book of your choice as described or listed in Ch. 4 of Children's Books in Children's Hands.

Choose one of the following options for your presentation:

Slideshow (minimum of 14 slides)

Podcast (minimum of 4 minutes)

Other (approved by faculty member)

Note: The presentation mode used for this assignment must be able to be uploaded to the course and be viewed on any computer.

Create a presentation or podcast that summarizes the book and analyzes cultural representations by including the following key elements:

Title, author, illustrator, culture represented, and genre of book

Summary of book

Literary elements to include: characters, setting, plot, and theme

Style and quality of writing

Author and illustrator background including expertise for writing within the culture

Benefits to the students

Integration of culturally authentic language

Accuracy of cultural details

Power relationships between characters

Include detailed speakers notes or a transcript for your choice of presentation modality. Either should read as if you were presenting in person.