Insider/outsider debate

When it comes to writing a meaningful work of literature for children or adults, who is writing it is secondary to the content of the book. Some authors may be able to write a great work on a diverse ethnic group that they themselves are not apart of. This does not mean that they have not researched and interviewed many people that could add correct insight and information to the subject. It is when the outsider writing the book does not take the time to research facts, keep cultural references and detail consistent, and put effort into the overall accuracy of the work is when it becomes a problem. As long as the outsider takes the time to find the inside information, there is no reason why they would not be able to write as well on the topic as an insider.