Book cover of A different mirror for young people

A different mirror for young people

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2012384 pagesBrand: Seven Stories Press

This book offers young readers a fresh perspective on American history, focusing on the experiences of various minority groups. It explores the complex tapestry of race relations and cultural pluralism in the United States. Discover how different communities have shaped the nation's past and present.

Avg. reading time: 7h 16m
Prose complexity: 1/10

Informative Thought-Provoking

Rebecca Stefoff

Ronald T. Takaki

Ronald T. Takaki was a historian who explored American history through diverse voices and experiences. His influential works include A Different Mirror, A Different Mirror for Young People, and A Larger Memory. He offered readers new ways to understand the past.

Ronald Takaki Rebecca Stefoff

Rebecca Stefoff writes nonfiction for young readers, making complex history understandable. She is known for adapting Ronald Takaki's work in A Different Mirror for Young People, which explores American history from many different viewpoints.

Meet Fajer Al-Kaisi, author of A different mirror for young people. This book offers young readers a fresh look at history, presenting diverse perspectives and encouraging them to think critically about the world.

Juvenile History Sociology

Race relations Cultural pluralism Ethnic relations Minorities Juvenile literature History Minorities, united states, juvenile literature United states, race relations United states, juvenile literature Juvenile Nonfiction

The United States

A Different Mirror for Young PeopleHardcover, Oct

384 pages

Brand: Seven Stories PressISBN: 9781609804848

5 editions available

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