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Racially Inclusive Reading for Children

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 July 2015

Marion J. Lawie*
Affiliation:
Doomadgee State School via MT ISA Qld 4825
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If we recognise the truth in this statement, we acknowledge the importance of providing all children with access to literature which broadens their knowledge and perceptions of society.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press or the authors 1994

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