Multiculturalism

Explores the root causes and social dynamics of racism among children. The authors assess how children gain their initial insight into racial issues, how that knowledge manifests itself in their interactions with children of other races, and how to prevent racist frameworks from solidifying in the minds of youth. 229 pages. $18.95. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.

A guide with a vision to help urban black youth avoid becoming predators and prey of violent crime. In a moving introduction, the author writes of a friend who found the key to success in education and was attending college, but was murdered. The book offers important lessons and role-playing activities to help black youth deal with problems such as gun violence and domestic abuse. 237 pages. $74. Hotep Press.

An excellent collection of artistic, culinary and musical activities to get children interested in cultures from around the world. Activities include coloring in Thai elephants, learning about the importance of rice to various Asian cultures, performing Russian dances, and decorating houses for winter holidays of all faiths and ethnicities. This book should be in every K-6 classroom as a tool for tearing down racial, religious, ethnic and national boundaries. 453 pages. $29.95. Jossey-Bass.

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