Dr. Nadioo’s research interests focus on the representation of culturally diverse populations in print and digital media for children and young adults (youth). He is particularly interested in the use of youth media to promote cultural competence and to assist in the self-identification processes of marginalized children and youth adults. His other research interests include library services to Latinx children, the School Library Media Center’s role in assisting underserved student populations, the presence of controversial children’s literature in the School Library Media Center, and the history of queer (LGBTQAI+/Rainbow) children’s literature and library services.
The focus of Dr. Naidoo’s research is on qualitative and quantitative examinations of the various manifestations of cultural diversity in library services, collections, and programs for youth and their families. He also analyzes the depiction of particular cultural groups in film, literature, digital apps, and other media for children and young adults to better understand the social construction of culture and how it influences children's development of cultural literacy. His particular areas of emphasis focus on Latinx youth and their families, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ/Rainbow) families and their children in literature around the world.
The focus of Dr. Naidoo’s research is on qualitative and quantitative examinations of the various manifestations of cultural diversity in library services, collections, and programs for youth and their families. He also analyzes the depiction of particular cultural groups in film, literature, digital apps, and other media for children and young adults to better understand the social construction of culture and how it influences children's development of cultural literacy. His particular areas of emphasis focus on Latinx youth and their families, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ/Rainbow) families and their children in literature around the world.