They need books that will help them understand the multicultural nature of the world they live in, and their place as a member of just one group, as well as their connections to all other humans.
I agree with this because if they don’t feel comfortable in their own world, they won’t feel part of a group and have a good connection with the people they are around
Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors Both those voices are authentic, and their authenticity makes the characters believable and identifies them as members of a particular social group.
I agree with this because without them being authentic the characters wouldn’t have meaning
From reading, for example, children can become aware of some of the many variations in the way English is spoken in this country, and the richness those variations add to the language.
I agree with this because by reading books you can learn more words and really examine how many different people speak and different derivatives.