{"title":"Jodene Morrell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJodene Morrell’s\u003c\/strong\u003e works explore the rich intersections of education, philosophy, and literature, with a particular focus on children’s literature. Her writing invites readers to reflect on how literature shapes understanding and learning, especially through the lens of critical thinkers like Paulo Freire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for educators, students, and anyone interested in the transformative power of storytelling, Morrell’s books offer thoughtful analysis and a fresh perspective on pedagogy and literary engagement within educational contexts.\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\/jodene-morrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}