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Multicultural literature has been recognized as a means of self-affirmation and indirect experience of diversity. While studies question the authentic and balanced representation of multicultural characters, there is a dearth of studies focusing on strengths of characters. This qualitative study, grounded in the VIA (Values in Action) character strengths framework, aims to investigate character strengths represented by multicultural characters in Caldecott Award-winning picturebooks awarded between 1939 and 2026. Findings indicate that interpersonal strengths were most frequently represented, while strengths of prudence, self-regulation, and modesty were absent. An observation of trends reveals diversifying character strengths in recent decades alongside universal strengths persisting across time. With regard to ethnic representation, a disproportionate distribution was identified between particular character strengths and ethnic groups. These findings suggest that multicultural picturebooks are educational resources for social-emotional learning and multicultural education with the purpose of developing readers’ positive identity.

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Ⅰ. Introduction
Ⅱ. Literature Review
A. Historical Development of Multiculturalism in Picturebooks
B. Representation of Multicultural Characters
Ⅲ. Research Design
Ⅳ. Result
A. Frequency of Character Strengths
B. Historical Changes in Character Strengths
C. Character Strengths and Ethnic Identity
Ⅴ. Discussion
Ⅵ. Conclusion
Works Cited
Appendix
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저자

• Park, So-Hyun [ Teacher, Hansol Middle School ]

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• 간행물명

  영어영문학21 [English21]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  1738-4052

• 수록기간

  1967~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 840 DDC 820