This article analyzes English-language versions of the Issunboshi fairy tale while discussing Japanese culture and multicultural education. As well as imparting valuable information, it serves as a springboard to exploring Japanese folk and fairy tales for our pleasure, research, or classrooms.
Journal
The Looking Glass : New Perspectives on Children's LiteratureISSN
1551-5680Volume
10Issue
2Publisher
La Trobe UniversitySection Title
Alice's AcademyAuthor Biography
Jane E. Kelley is an Assistant Professor of Children's Literature and Literacy Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses. Her research interests include critical multicultural analysis of children's literature and teacher education.Date Created
2008-12-11Rights Statement
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