Written by one of the most highly regarded names in the field of children's literature, this compact guide to selecting high-quality examples of multicultural literature offers future teachers the broad-based introduction they need to the literature of the many cultures that comprise America today.Coverage focuses on three main ideas: incorporating the best multicultural books into the classroom, honoring and respecting both the literatureandthe cultures inhabiting the classroom, and using quality children's literature to motivate readers while simultaneously nurturing a culturally-responsive classroom.Educators and librarians who deal with children's literature and reading.