A thorough resource on the wide-ranging topic of multicultural literature for children. Includes information about the current field of multiculturalism, opportunities for writers, finding a publisher, and looking toward the future of...

A short article about the essential elements of a multicultural book. Includes some examples of Asian Pacific American books, and tips for using them in the classroom. Video links will not work for archived website.

List of "Must read," multicultural literature for the adolescent reader. The books are categorized by the culture that they represent and by reading level. An excellent resource for teachers and students alike.

Provides multicultural benchmarks for schools to utilize to help them maintain an effective multicultural school.

Research and ideas about teaching in a multicultural classroom.

This article provides some insight into ways to teach children about the negative effects of racism and the importance of doing that.

A collection of articles from foreign newspapers about America and American policies, translated into English from their languages of origin. These articles give readers a view of America from abroad. Site includes both English...

Read about the history of the Freedom Seder, a Jewish and African-American tradition. Includes an audio version of the story and a video.

The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...

The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...

Tips for implementing a culturally responsive classroom are provided on this site. Cultural norms will be celebrated via the resources provided.

This teaching resource provides a general understanding of cultural differences that need to be embraced by teachers and students.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Gauge the impact of immigration on the classroom by viewing changes in the demographic profiles of thousands of school districts and all fifty states, as a whole. Data from 1993-2006.

Research and ideas about developing cultural awareness and understanding within a classroom.

Writer Nina Wegner travels to Altamira, Brazil, and talks to the fishermen who are struggling for their livelihoods. The world's third-largest dam, the Belo Monte, reaches peak construction this year, destroying their environment. She...

As educators, we are eager to provide cultural experiences for our students. Songs, dances, traditional dress, food, and relevant objects are wonderful ways to interest students in a variety of cultures. But when you take it a step...

When "Star Trek" premiered on NBC in the fall of 1966, it promised "To boldly go where no man has gone before." More than half a century later, it has done just that. The original "Star Trek," which lasted for only three seasons, birthed...

A brief article describing Christianity's roots within Africa.

This includes a brief biography of the author Pam Munoz Ryan. A transcript of an interview is also included on the site, as well as an annotated list of her books.