![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I still support that approach, even though many of my activist colleagues have called for zero tolerance of problematic representation. At the time, the general consensus was to highlight the meritorious aspects of the books as well as showing the specific ways these books could have done better. We discussed reviewing books that had both positive and problematic portrayals and how to address these in the review. Many years ago, when I compiled the multicultural children’s bibliography Our Family, Our Friends, Our World and edited MultiCultural Review, I had the privilege to work with many of the leading advocates for diverse children’s books at the time. Autism Representation and a Reviewer’s Dilemma ![]()
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