Mirrors Windows And Sliding Glass Doors Theory

Mirrors windows and sliding glass doors author.

Mirrors windows and sliding glass doors theory.

Bishop makes the point that it s crucial for children from marginalized groups to view themselves in the books they read. When lighting conditions are just right however a window can also be a mirror. Speaking to the lack of children s books with african american characters and themes the essay called for books to act as windows and mirrors that would allow all children to see themselves and the experiences of others in what they read. It has been twenty nine years since rudine sims bishop s seminal essay mirrors windows and sliding glass doors was published.