Multicultural and Ethnic Children's Literature in the United States

Gilton (library and information studies, U. of Rhode Island) 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. For librarians, teachers, parents, publishers, distributors, and community leaders. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Donna L. Gilton is associate professor of library and information studies at the University of Rhode Island.