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Book SynopsisMulticultural and Ethnic Children's Literature in the United States describes the history and characteristics of ethnic and multicultural children's literature in the U.S., as well as related materials published elsewhere.
Trade ReviewThis book will be a valuable resource....Recommended. * CHOICE, January 2008, Vol. 45, No. 5 *
...examines the many initiatives taken by people committed to multiculturalism in the field of U.S. children's literature, with an emphasis on people of color. The text relates in detail the people, businesses, organizations, and institutions that create, disseminate, promote, critique, and collect ethnic and multicultural children's literature. Coverage includes the history of this field; general trends; multicultural initiatives and responses from the mainstream; specific initiatives from people of African descent, Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and their supporters; and information about emerging groups, possible directions for future research, and additional conclusions. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2007 *
Gilton writes with authority, clarity, and conviction...she expands the knowledge base of teachers and librarians one hundred fold. * School Library Journal *
...highly recommended... * American Reference Books Annual, March 2008 *
...astute observation of general trends in the field including mainstream responses to multiculturalism contribute to the heart and core of this thoughtful discussion. * Library Bookwatch, November 2007 *
Gilton conducted extensive and valuable research....The project that Gilton has undertaken is useful... -- Tammy Meilke * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Acknowledgments Part 2 1 Multicultural Children's Literature: An Introduction Part 3 2 A History of U.S. Multicultural Children's Literature Part 4 3 General Trends in the Field Part 5 4 Specific Ethnic Initiatives and Conclusions Part 6 5 Where to Go from Here: Emerging Groups and Issues Part 7 Bibliography Part 8 Index Part 9 About the Author
