Proudly Red and Black: Stories of African and Native Americans by William Loren Katz and Paula A. Franklin (Atheneum, 1993). Call number: E184.A1K32 1993.

A book of biographical sketches, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, designed to introduce young readers to six people who made significant contributions to United States history in spite of barriers they faced because of their racially mixed heritage.

Black Women of the Old West by William Loren Katz (Atheneum, 1995). Call number: E185.925.K375 1995.

Author William Loren Katz traces the fascinating story of black women on the American frontier through old records, newspaper clippings, pioneer reminiscences, and dozens of rare photographs.

Two Teenagers in Twenty: Writings by Gay and Lesbian Youth, edited by Ann Heron (Alyson, 1994). Call number: HQ76.3.U5T96 1994.

Young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four describe how they came to realize that they were gay, how they explained their sexual orientation to their families and friends, and how their lives have been affected by their sexuality.

Tracing Our Jewish Roots by Miriam Sagan (Muir, 1993). Call number: E184.J5S24 1993.

One of a series entitled American Origins, this book explains the cultural background of Judaism and offers insights into Jewish immigrants' motivations for coming to the United States and how they managed to make a home here.

Gloria Goes to Gay Pride by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Russell Crocker (Alyson, 1991). Call number: PZ7.N47988Gl 1991.

Young Gloria tells the story of attending a Gay Pride Parade with her two mothers, Grace and Rose.

Diversity in Teacher Education: New Expectations, edited by Mary E. Dilworth (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 1992). Call number: LB1715.D55 1992.

The increasing racial and ethnic diversity of our nation¹s classrooms presents a significant challenge to the next generation of teachers and to those responsible for their training. This book explains the steps teacher educators and policy makers must take to prepare a teaching force that is both culturally diverse and culturally aware.

Black, White, Other: Biracial Americans Talk About Race and Identity by Lise Funderburg (Morrow, 1994). Call number: HQ777.9.F86 1994.

Journalist Lee Funderburg traveled across America interviewing children of black-white interracial unions. In Black, White, Other she presents their views on race in America. The book includes 46 oral accounts from biracial Americans about how they see themselves and the world. Topics covered include love and marriage, racism in the workplace, and bringing up children in a racially divided world.

Multicultural Art Activities Kit by Dwila Bloom (Simon and Schuster, 1994). Call number: N363.B66 1994.

Fifty multicultural art lessons for elementary and secondary art teachers. Lessons include complete background information and hands-on projects to introduce students to the art forms and customs of more than 35 cultures around the world.

English as a Second Language Curriculum Resource Handbook: A Practical Guide for K-12 ESL Programs, consulting editor Sarah Huddleston (Kraus International Publications, 1993). Call number: PE1128.A2E472 1993.

This book is intended to provide educators with various resources and strategies for developing quality second language education programs for elementary and secondary students.

Sarukani Kassen. Call number: PZ49.4.S37.

In this Japanese folk tale, retold with a simple text and colorful illustrations for young children, a clever crab (kani) and his friends do battle with a bothersome monkey (saru).

El Gato Ensombrerado/The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, translated by Carlos Rivera (Random House, 1985). Call number: PZ73.G4 1985.

The classic Dr. Seuss tale, with text in both Spanish and English.