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Postmodern Picture Books in Middle School
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| Grades | 6 – 8 |
| Lesson Plan Type | Standard Lesson |
| Estimated Time | 45 minutes |
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Lexington, Kentucky |
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PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY
Grades 9 – 12 | Professional Library | Journal
"It's Not All Black and White": Postmodern Picture Books and New Literacies
The author of this article demonstrates how postmodern picture books can help readers of various ages, particularly secondary students, use and develop new literacies.