ethnicity in children

In 1983 seventh-grader David Da-Wei Horowitz has a lot to worry about--his bar mitzvah is coming soon; his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers argue about everything; his teammates for the upcoming trivia contest, Scott and Hector, do not like each other; he is beginning to notice girls; and Scott has persuaded him to begin digging a fallout shelter just in case the Cold War heats up.

A sourcebook for multicultural families formed through adoption, offering advice on finding community, creating a multicultural home, confronting prejudice, and other topics; and including lists of resource publications, goods, and services.

Presents information on problems encountered by children of interracial marriage and lets children tell their own stories.

Help for teens of mixed parentage: how to cope with and persevere through prejudice and discrimination, and develop a positive attitude toward one's own unique heritage.

Discusses ethical questions raised by international adoption.

Text and color photographs describe a young Salvadoran girl's experience integrating into an American school.