Celebrates the lives of multicultural authors and illustrators, helping educators bring students and authors together in a way that promotes stimulating reading, imaginative writing, and cultural sensitivity. This edition adds more authors, updated biographical profiles, 120 new books, and an expanded resource list for educators, librarians, and parents. Day recently retired after 30 years of teaching preschool through grade five. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This guide is highly versatile, enabling readers to adapt the material to fit their individual teaching and learning styles, curriculum requirements, and educational goals. Educators, librarians, and parents alike will find the book an inspiring resource.