Thanks for a great semester Val! I really enjoyed this class a lot I felt that I learned more in 448 than I did in 348. When I look at books now I realize that I am looking at them with a new lens. I critique them and think about them more than I used to. For example, when looking at books about disabilities I am looking for books that give a message that it is okay to be different, but it is not okay to be treated differently because you are different. I also look for accuracy in the book and if I do not have enough background information about the disability then I will look it up to make sure that the book is accurate.
This class has taught me to appreciate all types of literature. I have really enjoyed reading the books for the book discussions, they all raised questions that I had a hard time answering, which I feel is important. Books should make you think and they should make your students think.
Thanks again and enjoy your break!
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