Illuminating Perspectives through Critical Visual Literacy: 56th Annual IVLA Con

Both text and illustrations in picturebooks play equally important roles in representing culture, subculture, traditions, and individuals. This session draws findings from a case study that uses the lens of critical visual literacy to analyze and evaluate the visual narratives in over 30 picturebooks featuring Chinese and Chinese Americans. The presenters will share a rubric supported by the guiding principles to assist educators in engaging with critical visual literacy practices when selecting and using picturebooks with their students. This rubric can also serve as a valuable tool for illustrators, publishers, and families. The presenters will explain how they developed the guiding principles based on their case study and discuss the significant research and practical implications of the evaluation rubric.