Pedagogical Possibilities with Culturally Conscious Picturebooks Centering South Asian American Youth

Pedagogical Possibilities with Culturally Conscious Picturebooks Centering South Asian American Youth

This article focuses on 13 picturebooks by South Asian authors which the author categorizes as culturally conscious picturebooks. These books show the beauty of the lived experiences of South Asian American families. The author argues that in response to the sociopolitical realities, social studies educators can expand their curricula to weave in voices from South Asian communities.