My Bookmarks and Annotations 02/10/2010

  • The My Hero Short Film Festival

    Biblioburro: The Donkey Library
    By Valentina Canavesio (5 Minutes)

    'BIblioburro' follows Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, as he travels into the hills and through the fields, on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities who have no access to any bookstores or libraries.

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  • Exploring the Function of Heroes and Heroines in Children's Literature From Around the World

    If anything has universal appeal among children, it is a good story with heroes and heroines. Stories with rich descriptions of the lives and personalities of inspiring individuals (mythical or real, contemporary or historical) entertain as well as serve as role models for children. Through heroes and heroines of different cultures, children develop an understanding of societal expectations and norms in various parts of the world (Stan, 2002; Tomlinson, 1998), and what it can mean to live in a particular region, or time period, or to be male or female (Rockman, 1993).

    The purpose of this Digest is to explore how heroes and heroines in children's literature from around the world help young learners understand and appreciate different cultures. We consider how protagonists can serve as role models for children; discuss how it is possible to obtain insights into universal and culturally specific values and beliefs through stories set in a range of settings; and conclude with some resources for determining good international and multicultural children's literature.

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  • Villain - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    1 : villein2 : an uncouth person : boor3 : a deliberate scoundrel or criminal4 : a character in a story or play who opposes the hero5 : one blamed for a particular evil or difficulty

    tags: hero_villians

  • Hero - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

    1 a : a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage
    2 a : the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work b : the central figure in an event, period, or movement

    tags: hero_villians


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