"This book will be a valuable resource.Recommended." -- Choice Reviews ".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 "Gilton writes with authority, clarity, and conviction.she expands the knowledge base of teachers and librarians one hundred fold." --2008, School Library Journal ".highly recommended." -- American Reference Books Annual ".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 "Gilton conducted extensive and valuable research.The project that Gilton has undertaken is useful.

" --Tammy Meilke, Children's Literature Association Quarterly.