Liberation Literature

I often use the term "radical" in my exploration of social memes in children's literature, but I think I need to explain more of what I intend with the use of this word. Radical by definition means, "from the root." My interest and aim is to look at the depths of children's books for, not only the information about our culture that they pass along to children, but the roots of these very ideas in our culture at large. Why we put value and emphasis on certain lifestyles, values and behaviors.

The books that most interest me, the ones I feature on my expanding "List of Books I Like" are ones that present a liberatory alternative the certain social norms about gender, race, culture,  class, sexuality and consumption. I would call it "Liberation Literature."

What I mean by this is as follows...

That the book deals with one, or more, of the following topics:
1. Portrays loving respectful relationships between people, regardless of gender
2. Shows adults giving children autonomy and treating them with respect
3. Does not place rigid gender boundaries, or deals with the idea of gender as something other than binary
4. Shows family structures outside of the assumed "nuclear family" model
5. Portrays people of color as the lead character/ majority of the characters, without necessarily needing their ethnicity as a plot point
6. Uses cultural references from other sources than the "white/ christian" American perceived norm, especially without necessarily needing it as a plot point
7. Portrays working class, low income or transient folks with a normalcy and respect
8. Portrays life outside the capitalist system
9. Illustrates people living in/  or working to live in harmony with their surroundings
10. Questions the dominant culture of sexism, racism, heterosexism, classism and environmental devastation in a clever, beautiful, or profound way

I know there are a ton of things I am leaving off that list. That is what I have for the moment. It is a work in progress, and I would love your input. I think that it will be nice to have as a reference point while continuing my reading and research.