Literature and multicultural aspects

Literature has been a very useful tool to teach multiple cultural aspects: values, customs, traditions, among others. These aspects only become relevant when the learner becomes aware of the differences between his/her lifestyle and others. Here are some sites that may be of interest to the foreign language teacher.

http://freestoriesforkids.com/

http://www.poemsforkids.net/teaching-values-through-poems.htm

http://www.indianchild.com/Kids/poems_for_kids.htm


What other ways would you consider an interesting and effective way to learn about diverse cultural aspects?
Explain briefly and develop an example activity.