"Children need to be involved with literature which not only allows
them to see through the window to the world around them, but also to
see themselves mirrored in the texts with which they come into
contact." In what books or article did Rudine Sims (Bishop) write
these words?

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Request for Question Clarification by skermit-ga on 06 Nov 2002 21:01 PST

Hello,

This is the closest quote I have been able to come up with but it is
written about Ms. Sims in an article written by Connie Floyd,
entitled, "Classrooms".

"Rudine Sims Bishop, education professor and multiculturalist, sees
dual roles for multicultural literature: a window or a mirror. A
student may see himself reflected on the pages of a story as in a
mirror, and be affirmed. Or he might have the opportunity to glimpse
another's world as through a window, and be informed."

It's referenced here:

http://216.239.51.100/search?q=cache:76ZW3bDYQnEC:www.ruf.rice.edu/~ctreduc/Centerpiecespring2002.pdf+involved+%22Rudine+Sims%22+window&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

If this is what you were looking for then I would be more than happy
to submit it as the answer, please advise. Thanks!

skermit-ga

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Clarification of Question by libby7-ga on 06 Nov 2002 22:37 PST

I need the original source for Rudine Sims (Bishop's) explanation of
children's literature acting as a mirror or a window. She may have
said it as Rudine Sims, before she was married, or as Rudine Sims
Bishop. Thank you.

She wrote so many columns on multicultural literature for Horn Book
that it might be easier to ask her. According the Ohio State
University website, you might be able to reach her at:

BISHOP, RUDINE SIMS
  Unique name at OSU = bishop.77
  Email addresses:
    Published address  = bishop.77@osu.edu
  Address:
    229A RAMSEYER
    29 W WOODRUFF AVE
    COLUMBUS, OH  43210
    +1 614 292 0711
  Appointment:
    School of Teaching & Learning
    COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    PROFESSOR EMERITUS