TY - BOOK AU - Norton,Donna E. TI - Multicultural children's literature: through the eyes of many children SN - 0135145287 AV - PS153.M56 N67 2009 PY - 2009///] CY - Boston PB - Allyn and Bacon/Pearson KW - American literature KW - Minority authors KW - History and criticism KW - Minorities KW - United States KW - Intellectual life KW - Study and teaching KW - Minorities in literature KW - Children's literature, American KW - Children KW - Books and reading KW - Children of minorities KW - Cultural pluralism in literature KW - Ethnic groups in literature KW - Ethnicity in literature N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Ch. 1; Introduction to Multicultural Literature --; Ch. 2; African American Literature --; Ch. 3; Native American Literature --; Ch. 4; Latino Literature --; Ch. 5; Asian Literature --; Ch. 6; Jewish Literature --; Ch. 7; Middle Eastern Literature N2 - "This book explores the oral traditions, history, and cultures represented in a wide array of literature. You will observe how cultures are influenced by history and recognized cultural values, beliefs, and philosophies shared through their literature. Using a five-phase approach, you will learn how to determine whether multicultural titles written for children and young adults are authentic examples of the cultures they portray."--BOOK JACKET ER -