Multiethnic Children's Literature

From the Back Cover: This unique, now reference book is your guide to books for children in grades K-8 that accurately depict contemporary minority groups in the U.S. Covering books for and about Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Latinos, African Americans, Chinese Americans, Asian Americans, and various Native Americans, this complete resource guide features: a brief history of multiethnic children's literature; discussions of current issues relevant to each minority group; suggestions for specific titles for children in grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8; eye-catching photographs of recommended children's books; discussions of specific literary elements contained in each book; professional resources to help you locate culturally accurate literature.