{"id":31833,"date":"2021-04-01T17:20:21","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T17:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lesbianfunworld.com\/books\/?p=31833"},"modified":"2025-05-17T14:57:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T14:57:03","slug":"you-can-be-whoever-you-want-by-rachel-noelle-michiko-uba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesbianfunworld.com\/books\/you-can-be-whoever-you-want-by-rachel-noelle-michiko-uba\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Be Whoever You Want by Rachel Noelle Michiko Uba"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You Can Be Whoever You Want<\/em><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Discussing LGBTQ Identities Through Children&#8217;s Literature with Second Grade Students<\/em><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rachel Noelle Michiko Uba<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The purpose of this action research study was to learn about the potential of children&#8217;s literature as a resource in teaching and discussing LGBTQ identities and issues with second grade students. The investigation responded to the following research questions: 1) Can children&#8217;s literature featuring LGBTQ themes and\/or characters contribute to the development of young children&#8217;s understanding of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations? 2) How can educators address hegemonic norms as found in children&#8217;s literature related to gender and sexuality in grade level? 3) What children&#8217;s texts provide an appropriate and accurate representation of LGBTQ characters and narratives for young children? 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