Literature for Every Child
Carolyn Williams
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Teacher Bibliography
Ashabranner, Brent. Still A Nation of Immigrants. Cobblehill Books: New York,1993. A discussion of social issues which center around the contributions and concerns of immigrants to America.
Lindskoog, John and Kathryn. How to Grow a Young Reader. Wheaton: Harold Shaw Publishers, 1989. A guide for parents in choosing books for young children.
Multicultural Milestones in United States History, Vols. 1&2, Upper Saddle River: Globe Fearon Educational Publishers, 1995. A series in two volumes which discusses another side of history. Volume1 highlights untold episodes of ethnic Americans who helped to shape the country (- to 1900.) Volume 2 continues with an exploration of the achievements made by ethnic-Americans ( from 1900 -.)
Sowell, Thomas. Race and Culture : A World View. Basic Books: New York, 1994. An exploration of what role race and culture play in a disparate society.
Szumski, Bonnie ed.. Interracial America: Opposing Viewpoints, San Diego: Greehaven Press,1996. A presentation of various opinions on social issues of immigration, racism, poverty and culture.
Takaki, Ronald. A Different Mirror- A History of Multicultural America, Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1993. A story about multi-ethnic groups coming together to create a new society in America.
Takaki, Ronald. Strangers from a Different Shore- A History of Asian Americans, New York: Penguin Books. 1989. Takaki creates a portrait of Asian-Americans through a story about courage and strength
