Diversity in children's literature video
In 2004, Arts Council England and The Bookseller published In Full Colour, a research report identifying the many barriers to cultural diversity in the publishing industry. This revealed a widespread perception of under-representation of diverse cultures and languages in children's publishing.
This short film, funded by the Department for Education and Skills, was commissioned by Arts Council England especially for the Diversity Matters conference of 26 July 2006. It serves as a showcase of what the youth of today's culturally diverse Britain really do like to read.
All discussions came back to the recurring theme of representation - despite the apparent diversity of choice, overall these books fail to represent the diverse cultures and communities that exist within our schools, and British society as a whole.
Reading for pleasure is important but, for young people in particular, it is also vital for their personal and social development.
View the film at 
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/subjects/english
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