A Multicultural History of Children's Literature
As with other forms of literature, children's literature emerged from the oral tradition and from many cultures. In almost all world cultures, the folk tales and fables passed down over generations by word of mouth were eventually written down. At first, the intended audience for folk tales and fables might have been the whole community, but in time these genres came primarily to be considered children's literature. From China to India to Europe, cultures in all of these geographic areas told stories with an instructional moral or aspect. In time, works of literature aimed solely at children began to appear. Read more about children's literature in early cultures and the various forms of children's literature at the link below.
https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/bid/230055/a-brief-history-of-children-s-literature
For a deep dive into the history of children's literature across time and cultures, discussing countries and authors, see the following link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_literature
Selecting Multicultural Books
This
activity provides you with links about choosing multicultural
books. Explore as many as you like. The sites also
provide additional links for lessons, themes, and activities.
50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?lid=1718
Celebrating Cultural Diversity through Children's Literature.
