{"title":"Ernest Morrell","description":"\u003cp\u003eErnest Morrell’s works offer insightful perspectives on education, often exploring the intersection of literature and social justice. His writing encourages critical thinking and invites readers to consider how children's literature can influence learning and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on transformative educational practices, Morrell’s books are essential for those interested in teaching, literacy, and cultural studies. His thoughtful approach makes complex ideas accessible and engaging for educators and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"freire-and-childrens-literature-by-ernest-morrell-9781350292246","title":"Freire and Children's Literature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on and inspired by the work of Paulo Freire, this book offers an accessible introduction to how children’s literature can be used in classrooms to explore cultural diversity and nurture collective qualities of shared joy, love, and agency. The authors show how critical pedagogy and culturally responsive instruction can create meaningful ways for parents, teachers, and community leaders to engage with children's and young adult literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters include discussions of polyvocality, student voice, critical parent engagement, hip hop, and digital popular culture. The authors demonstrate how readings of children’s literature, particularly multicultural literature, increase student joy and engagement, reduce prejudice, and help students develop critical consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnique and theoretically grounded, \u003cem\u003eFreire and Children's Literature\u003c\/em\u003e presents many opportunities to weave the ideas of Freire into the fabric of K-12 schooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596437635308,"sku":"9781350292246","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8f653f6cd956d505e7c47734ba7d96c9.jpg?v=1777929168"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ernest-morrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}