Breaking Boundaries With Global Literature

List of Author Reflections

About the Editors

Contributors

Foreword
Notable Books for a Global Society: The Beginning
Yvonne Siu-Runyan

Preface
Considering Diversity Through Literature
Nancy L. Hadaway

Introduction
Building Bridges to Understanding
Nancy L. Hadaway

Part I: Diverse Perspectives in Literature

Chapter 1
An Analysis of the Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996–2005
Nancy L. Hadaway

Chapter 2
The Challenges and Opportunities of International Literature
Evelyn B. Freeman, Barbara A. Lehman, Patricia L. Scharer   FREE!

Part II: Themes of Diversity in Global Literature

Chapter 3
Finding Our Stories Through Her Stories: Strong Females in the Global Tapestry
Cyndi Giorgis, Janelle B. Mathis, April Whatley Bedford

Chapter 4
Coming to America: The U.S. Immigrant Experience
Jeanne M. McGlinn

Chapter 5
Language Diversity in the United States and Issues of Linguistic Identity in a Global Society
Nancy L. Hadaway, Terrell A. Young

Chapter 6
Resilient Children in Times of War
Linda Leonard Lamme

Part III: Strategies for Using Literature to Promote Global Awareness

Chapter 7
Keys to Global Understanding: Notable Books for a Global Society Text Sets
Carolyn Angus

Chapter 8
Using Poetry to Explore Social Justice and Global Understanding
Mary Napoli

Chapter 9
Transformative Literature: A Teaching/Learning Model for Using Global Literature to Positively Influence Our World
Marian J. McKenna

Conclusion
Crossing the Bridge
Marian J. McKenna

Notable Books for a Global Society (1996–2005): Booklists by Year

Author Index

Subject Index