Argues that the field of multicultural education, as it is currently conceived and practiced, is riven with theoretical inconsistencies and a seemingly terminal inability to translate its emancipatory intentions into actual practice. Describes the Richmond Road School in Auckland, New Zealand, which has implemented an informed, coherent, and…

Presents a theoretical framework for using children's literature in dealing with cultural differences. Suggests classroom approaches that capitalize on the power of literature to promote intercultural and multicultural appreciation. (MG)