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This handbook focuses on issues related to the gendered experience of students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The content will promote an understanding that issues surrounding gender cannot be reduced to broad generalizations. Krasny seeks to make clear the complex notion of gender construction within the context of redefining what constitutes legitimate literacy practices in schools. "Gender and Literacy" will help to guide educators, parents, and librarians by assisting them in the selection and evaluation of print and media resources. There are three sections, one presenting an overview of the topic, the next providing specific background and advice for teachers on classroom practice, and a final section for parents, that informs them about gender issues in print and digital literature.