Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Teaching Homeless Students or Others about Homelessness: Juvenile Literature Can Help

  • Marissa Johnstun (Author) Brigham Young University image/svg+xml
  • Mary Anne Prater (Author) Brigham Young University
  • Tina Taylor Dyches (Author) Brigham Young University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.19
Abstract
Increasing numbers of students in U.S. schools are personally affected by homelessness. Students may observe homeless individuals in their community or be homeless themselves. Teachers can use bibliotherapy to help students deal with sensitive issues related to homelessness. In this article we provide an annotated bibliography of children and young adult fiction books portraying homelessness. We also address prominent themes about homelessness as portrayed in these books.
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How to Cite
Johnstun, M., Prater, M. A., & Taylor Dyches, T. (2006). Teaching Homeless Students or Others about Homelessness: Juvenile Literature Can Help. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 1(3), 96-109. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.19

Fall 2006

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  • Submitted May 1, 2006
  • Published June 15, 2006
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