Multicultural Book Summary and Analysis Presentation

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.