In the storyline, how is success often incorrectly portrayed for people of color?

As something achievable only by sports and academics

When choosing heroes in children's books, which is an issue to avoid?

Only presenting "safe heroes" who benefit the White establishment

How can a book negatively affect a child's self-image?

By limiting aspirations through biased expectations and norms

Why is the author’s perspective important when analyzing a book?

It reveals if the book strengthens or weakens its cultural value

Why is it important to check the copyright date when reviewing children's books?

To determine if the book is appropriate for modern diverse societies

Why is understanding cultural perspectives important in children's literature?

It reflects changing attitudes toward equality and social justice

What are “loaded words” in children’s books?

Words that have insulting or oppressive overtones

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1
What should you look for in the illustrations when analyzing a book for bias?
Whether the book is a hardcover
Stereotypes and tokenism
If the book has colorful illustrations
Whether characters have big smiles
2
In the storyline, how is success often incorrectly portrayed for people of color?
By avoiding conflict entirely
As something achievable only by sports and academics
As something easy for everyone to achieve
By being wealthy from birth
3
When choosing heroes in children's books, which is an issue to avoid?
Highlighting brave actions
Choosing heroes based on their achievements
Only presenting "safe heroes" who benefit the White establishment
Choosing historical figures
4
How can a book negatively affect a child's self-image?
By having a happy ending
By having diverse illustrations
By showing characters who face challenges
By limiting aspirations through biased expectations and norms
5
How should elderly characters NOT be depicted in children's books?
As leaders in their communities
As caring for younger generations
As knowledgeable and wise
As inept and feeble
6
Why is the author’s perspective important when analyzing a book?
It shows if the book is written in a formal tone
It shows how famous the author is
It determines how long the book will be
It reveals if the book strengthens or weakens its cultural value
7
Why is it important to check the copyright date when reviewing children's books?
To know when the book was printed
To check how many editions the book has had
To see if it has won any awards
To determine if the book is appropriate for modern diverse societies
8
Why is understanding cultural perspectives important in children's literature?
It ensures the book is entertaining
It reflects changing attitudes toward equality and social justice
It helps children memorize historical dates
It gives more reading practice to students
9
How are middle-class White lifestyles often incorrectly presented in children's books?
As the standard and ideal
As deficient compared to others
As boring and dull
As outdated
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What are “loaded words” in children’s books?
Words that make children laugh
Words that describe animals
Words that have insulting or oppressive overtones
Words that are hard to understand

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