WOMEN

i. A is for Abigail - An Almanac of Amazing American WomenAuthor = Lynne CheneyIllustrator = Robin GlasserISBN # = 0-689-85819-1

Description: This book highlights the achievements of Women throughout American his-tory. These remarkable women are brought to life to serve as role models for generation after generation.

Recommendation:Yes, I would recommend this book because it empowers young children, boys and girls a like. It also shows how in all different kinds of historical set-tings women have made their mark.

Book Criteria: A is For Abigail – An Almanac of Amazing American Women

# Question Yes No N/A Comments

1 Is the book bilingual or multilingual? X

2 Are various racial characters depicted in active roles?

■ African American/Black■ Hispanic/ Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islanders■ Native American / American In-

dian■ European American

X

3 Does the author or illustrator represent distinct features of characters?- body image- race- height- weight- facial structure(is tokenism avoided)

X

4 Does the book avoid stereotypes?■ Do they avoid depicting Black/

African Americans violent?■ Do they avoid depicting Asian Pa-

cific Islanders only in academic roles?

■ Do they avoid depicting His-panic/Latin@s only from working class families?

■ Are women depicted in

X

5 Does the book avoid gender stereo-types?

■ Females are depicted in active roles.

■ Male

X

6 Does the book avoid stereotypes about people with disabilities?

■ Physical Disabilities (ex.wheel-chair, blind, deaf)

■ Mental Disabilities■ (Autism, Down Syndrome)

X

7 Is it published in the past 10 years? X

8 Does the storyline accurately reflect the time period?

X Looking at women throughout history

9 Is the storyline grade appropriate? X

10 Are the author and illustrator qualified to focus on the subject areas?

X

11 Are multiple family units depicted? X

12 Does the author use correct terminol-ogy?

■ Black/African American■ Hispanic/Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islander■ people of color■ people with disabilities

X

2) Little Red riding HoodAuthor = Rebecca HellerIllustrator = Marsha WinbornISBN # = 0-307-11633-6

Description:This is a classic retelling of the Brother’s Grimm fairytale. This version stays true to the original tale. Little Red goes into the woods to bring treats to her grand-mother. She runs into a wolf. The wolf ends up eating Little Red and her grand-mother. They are saved by a passing woodsman.

Recommendation: No, I would not use this book as a women’s book. This story is riddled with gender stereotypes and has no cultural or racial diversity.

Book Criteria: Little Red Riding Hood

# Question Yes No N/A Comments

1 Is the book bilingual or multilingual? X

2 Are various racial characters depicted in active roles?

■ African American/Black■ Hispanic/ Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islanders■ Native American / American In-

dian■ European American

X

3 Does the author or illustrator represent distinct features of characters?- body image- race- height- weight- facial structure(is tokenism avoided)

X

4 Does the book avoid stereotypes?■ Do they avoid depicting Black/

African Americans violent?■ Do they avoid depicting Asian Pa-

cific Islanders only in academic roles?

■ Do they avoid depicting His-panic/Latin@s only from working class families?

■ Are women depicted in

X No diversity

5 Does the book avoid gender stereo-types?

■ Females are depicted in active roles.

■ Male

X

6 Does the book avoid stereotypes about people with disabilities?

■ Physical Disabilities (ex.wheel-chair, blind, deaf)

■ Mental Disabilities■ (Autism, Down Syndrome)

X

7 Is it published in the past 10 years? X

8 Does the storyline accurately reflect the time period?

X Folklore

9 Is the storyline grade appropriate? X

10 Are the author and illustrator qualified to focus on the subject areas?

X

11 Are multiple family units depicted? X

12 Does the author use correct terminol-ogy?

■ Black/African American■ Hispanic/Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islander■ people of color■ people with disabilities

X

3) Amelia and Eleanor Go For A RideAuthor = Pam Munoz Ryan Illustrator = Brian SelznickISBN # = 0-590-96075-x

Description:This book shows two American sheroes. They take off in a plane together as they push the roles of women into the future.

Recommendation:Yes, I would recommend this book. Both women are powerful and show how

women can support each other to make a difference in the world.

Book Criteria: Amelia and Eleanor Go For A Ride

# Question Yes No N/A Comments

1 Is the book bilingual or multilingual? X

2 Are various racial characters depicted in active roles?

■ African American/Black■ Hispanic/ Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islanders■ Native American / American In-

dian■ European American

X

3 Does the author or illustrator represent distinct features of characters?- body image- race- height- weight- facial structure(is tokenism avoided)

X

4 Does the book avoid stereotypes?■ Do they avoid depicting Black/

African Americans violent?■ Do they avoid depicting Asian Pa-

cific Islanders only in academic roles?

■ Do they avoid depicting His-panic/Latin@s only from working class families?

■ Are women depicted in

X

5 Does the book avoid gender stereo-types?

■ Females are depicted in active roles.

■ Male

X

6 Does the book avoid stereotypes about people with disabilities?

■ Physical Disabilities (ex.wheel-chair, blind, deaf)

■ Mental Disabilities■ (Autism, Down Syndrome)

X

7 Is it published in the past 10 years? X Still applicable

8 Does the storyline accurately reflect the time period?

X

9 Is the storyline grade appropriate? X

10 Are the author and illustrator qualified to focus on the subject areas?

X

11 Are multiple family units depicted? X

12 Does the author use correct terminol-ogy?

■ Black/African American■ Hispanic/Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islander■ people of color■ people with disabilities

X

4) Good Night Captain Mama Buenas Noches Capitan mamaAuthor = Graciela Tiscareno-Sato

Illustrator = Patricia Linda LensISBN # = 978-0-553-08122-0

Description:A young boy is headed to bed when he sees his mom in her Air-Force issued flight suit. He asks his mother about all of the colorful patches on her suit. She takes the time to tell him about each patch as he asks. By taking the time she explains to him why women like her serve in uniform for their country.

Recommendation:Yes! I would recommend this book because it shows a young boy looking up to a women, I saw mainly books with a young girl looking up to an older women. This also proves to girls that they are brave and strong and can do anything they want to do. Book Criteria: Good Night Captain Mama Buenas Noches Capitan Mama

# Question Yes No N/A Comments

1 Is the book bilingual or multilingual? X

2 Are various racial characters depicted in active roles?

■ African American/Black■ Hispanic/ Latin@

X

■ Asian Pacific Islanders■ Native American / American In-

dian■ European American

3 Does the author or illustrator represent distinct features of characters?- body image- race- height- weight- facial structure(is tokenism avoided)

X

4 Does the book avoid stereotypes?■ Do they avoid depicting Black/

African Americans violent?■ Do they avoid depicting Asian Pa-

cific Islanders only in academic roles?

■ Do they avoid depicting His-panic/Latin@s only from working class families?

■ Are women depicted in

X

5 Does the book avoid gender stereo-types?

■ Females are depicted in active roles.

■ Male

X

6 Does the book avoid stereotypes about people with disabilities?

■ Physical Disabilities (ex.wheel-chair, blind, deaf)

■ Mental Disabilities

X

■ (Autism, Down Syndrome)

7 Is it published in the past 10 years? X Still Appli-cable

8 Does the storyline accurately reflect the time period?

X

9 Is the storyline grade appropriate? X

10 Are the author and illustrator qualified to focus on the subject areas?

X

11 Are multiple family units depicted? X

12 Does the author use correct terminol-ogy?

■ Black/African American■ Hispanic/Latin@■ Asian Pacific Islander■ people of color■ people with disabilities

X