Mitali Perkins is a fine author and a highly regarded speaker on the topic of multicultural literature. Mitali also runs a fabulous blog, Mitali's Fire Escape, that provides a forum for authors and readers to discuss race and culture and other issues that often divide us, in a polite and respectful manner. This interview took place after the International Children's Literature Conference in Madison, Wisconsin on November 19, 2011. Enjoy! …...more
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