TY - BOOK AU - Knowles,Elizabeth AU - Smith,Martha TI - Understanding diversity through novels and picture books SN - 159158440X (alk. paper) PY - 2007/// CY - Westport, Conn. PB - Libraries Unlimited KW - Children's literature KW - Bibliography KW - Cultural pluralism in literature KW - Ethnic groups in literature KW - Middle school students KW - Books and reading KW - Minorities in literature KW - Multicultural education KW - United States N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-127) and index; Introduction -- Research -- Authenticity -- Asian -- African/Black -- Latino/Hispanic -- Native American/First Nation/North American indigenous -- Middle Eastern -- White/European -- Bi/multi/racial -- Sexual orientation -- Ageism -- Socio-economic status -- Gender -- Exceptionalities -- Religion -- References ER -