DOCUMENT RESUME ED 415 507 CS 216 145 AUTHOR Barrera, Rosalinda B., Ed.; Thompson, Verlinda D., Ed.; Dressman, Mark, Ed. TITLE Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8. Second Edition, Covering Books Published from 1993-95. NCTE Bibliography Series. INSTITUTION National Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, IL. ISBN ISBN-0-8141-2541-7 ISSN ISSN-1051-4740 PUB DATE 1997-00-00 NOTE 257p.; For the previous edition, see ED 375 424. AVAILABLE FROM National Council of Teachers of English, 1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096 (Stock No. 25417-3050: $12.95 members, $16.95 nonmembers). PUB TYPE Reference Materials Bibliographies (131) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC11 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Adolescent Literature; Annotated Bibliographies; Anthologies; *Childrens Literature; Cultural Differences; Elementary Education; Ethnic Groups; *Fiction; Folk Culture; Foreign Countries; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Multicultural Education; *Nonfiction; Picture Books; Poetry IDENTIFIERS *Multicultural Literature; Multicultural Materials; *Trade Books ABSTRACT This second edition bibliography, like its predecessor, offers educators and other interested readers a guide to some of the most compelling multicultural literature for elementary and middle school students. It includes annotations cf almost 600 nonfiction and fiction texts published from 1993 to 1995 that focus c.n people of color, particularly African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos/Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Most annotations identify the particular country, nationality, or ethnic group of the characters and seting. Chapters group books by genre or theme rather than by cultural group, however, to emphasize both cultural diversities and similarities. Nonfiction is divided into "People and Places, "Ceremonies and Celebrations," "Understanding the Past: History," "Social and Environmental Issues," "Concepts and Other Useful Information," and "The Arts." Fiction entries are divided primarily by age level, with books for the very young, picture books, fiction for intermediate readers, and novels for older readers. Other categories include "Individuals To Know: Biography and Autobiography," "Poetry, Verse, and Song," "Folktales, Myths, and Legends: Old and New," and "Anthologies." Also included are a detailed subject index; a list of resources pertaining to multicultural literature; a list of award-winning works of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction for young readers given from 1993 to 1997; a gu:Lde to ordering books; and indexes of authors, illustrators, and titles. (R) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** ., K. Ild08COpe , A MuLcuLural Bookiii, fo Grades K-8 w I 6econd Ea lion. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) 1 Rosalinda arrera, Verlinda D. Thompson, and Mark Dressman, Editors, andhe omm ittee to Revise the Multicultural Mooklist U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement IIED CATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to NCTIEibliography Series improve reproduction quality. °Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or polies, Kaleidoscope BEST COPY AVAILABLE NCTE Editorial Board: Pat Cordeiro, Bobbi Fisher, Xin Liu Gale, Sarah Hudelson, Bill McBride, Al leen Pace Nilsen, Helen Poole, Jerrie Cobb Scott; Karen Smith, Chair, ex officio; Michael Greer, ex officio Committee to Revise the Multicultural Book list Rosalinda B. Barrera, New Mexico State University, Chair Mark Dressman, New Mexico State University Verlinda D. Thompson, New Mexico State University Clarissa Abeyta, Socorro Independent School District, Texas Nancy Baptiste, New Mexico State University Jeanene Cathey, Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico Christine Clark, New Mexico State University Kelley Embrey, Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico Marilyn Fairchild, Alamogordo Public Schools, New Mexico Rita Galfano, Alamogordo Public Schools, New Mexico Juanita Gallegos-Downey, Alamogordo, New Mexico Monica Garcia, Alamogordo Public Schools, New Mexico Jeanette Haynes, New Mexico State University Thelma Kibler, New Mexico State University Linda McKinney, Oklahoma State University Paula Kramer, Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico David Miller, Gadsden Independent School District, New Mexico Jose Montelongo, Socorro Independent School District, Texas Cecilia Rodriguez Pino, New Mexico State University Rachel Thielheimer, New Mexico State University Ann Trio la, Gadsden Independent School District, New Mexico Kristina Wroblewski, Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico Student Assistants Wendy Carley, New Mexico State University Yvette Crofford, New Mexico State University Chenea Foster, New Mexico State University Emma Guerin, New Mexico State University Elvira Hammond, New Mexico State University Jamie King, New Mexico State University Allison Leahy, New Mexico State University Sue Molina, New Mexico State University Eileen Salazar, New Mexico State University John Sandin, New Mexico State University Bibliography Series Kaleidoscope A Multicultural Book list for Grades K-8 Second Edition, Covering Books Published from 1993-95 Rosalinda B. Barrera, Verlinda D. Thompson, and Mark Dressman, Editors, and the Committee to Revise the Multicultural Book list of the National Council of Teachers of English National Council of Teachers of English 1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096 Prepress: Omegatype Typography, Inc. Production Editor: Rona S. Smith Interior Design: Doug Burnett Series Cover Design: R. Maul Cover Illustration: © 1994 by Elisa Kleven. From De Colores and Other Latin- American Folk Songs for Children, selected, arranged, and translated by Jose-Luis Orozco; © 1994 by Jose-Luis Orozco; published by Dutton Children's Books, a division of Penguin USA. Used with permission. NCTE Stock Number: 25417-3050 © 1997 by the National Council of Teachers of English. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Permissions acknowledgments for photographs appear on p. 211. About the Cover The painting on our front cover is by Elisa Kleven. It is one of the many joy- ously colorful illustrations by Kleven that appear in De Colores and Other Latin- American Folk Songs for Children, selected, arranged, and translated by Jose-Luis Orozco, and published by Dutton Children's Books/ Penguin USA. The paint- ing, with its spontaneous expressions of dance, music, and language, is a cele- bration of childhood and of multiculturalism. The symbolism of the rainbow and of the children's joined hands are just some of the many elements that come together to form a painted tapestry. The colors, the movement, the shifting per- spectives with their many patterns and designs create a beautiful kaleidoscope of cultures. We are grateful to Elisa Kleven and to Dutton Children's Books for allowing us to reprint this art on our cover. It is the policy of NCTE in its journals and other publications to provide a forum for the open discussion of ideas concerning the content and the teaching of English and the language arts. Publicity accorded to any particular point of view does not imply endorsement by the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, or the membership at large, except in announcements of policy, where such endorsement is clearly specified. ISSN 1051-4740 ISBN 0-8141-2541-7 6 About the NCTE Bibliography Series The National Council of Teachers of English is proud to be part of a tra- dition that we want to share with you. In our bibliography series are four different booklists, each focused on a particular audience, each updated regularly. These are Adventuring with Books (pre-K through grade 6), Kaleidoscope (multicultural literature, grades K through 8), Your Reading (middle school /junior high), and Books for You (senior high). Together, these volumes list thousands of recent children's and young adult trade books. Although the works included cover a wide range of topics, they all have one thing in common: They're good books that stu- dents and teachers alike enjoy. How are these volumes put together? The process begins when an educator who knows literature and its importance in the lives of students and teachers is chosen by the NCTE Executive Committee to serve as a booklist editor. That editor then works with teachers and librarians who review, select, and annotate hundreds of new trade books sent to them by publishers. It's a complicated process, one that can last three or four years. But because of their dedication and strong belief in the need to let others know about the good literature that's available, these professionals volun- teer their time in a way that is commendable and serves as an inspiration to all of us. The members of the committee that compiled this volume are listed at the front of the book, and we are truly grateful for their hard work. As educators know, no single book is right for every reader or every purpose, so inclusion in this booklist is not necessarily an endorse- ment from NCTE. But it does indicate that the professionals who make up the booklist committee feel that the work in question is worthy of teachers' and students' attention,