Prof. Paul Connolly is Professor of Education at Queen's University Belfast. He has researched and published extensively on issues of diversity and inclusion in the early years. His previous books include: 'Racism, Gender Identities and Young Children' (Routledge, 1998); 'Too Young to Notice?: The Cultural and Political Awareness of 3-6 Year Olds in Northern Ireland ' (Northern Ireland Community Relations Council, 2002); and 'Boys and Schooling in the Early Years' (Routledge, 2004). He has just completed a book (with Dr Jacqueline Hayden) to be published in May 2007 on the role of early childhood services in building peace in conflict-affected societies. Further details on Paul's work can be found on his website at: www.paulconnolly.net