The mysteries associated with bodies of water have been the source of many traditional tales. Andrea Spalding uses the seal stories of her youth to create a modern Celtic tale, Seal Song (Orca Book Publishers, 2011). The centerpiece of her story is a selkie- a seal that can alter … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Multicultural Picture Book- Clever Cuban Folktale
Clever folktales with an amusing message will certainly engage readers. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale (Retold by Carmen Agra Deedy and award winning illustrator, Michael Austin, Peachtree Publishers, 2007) certainly delivers a charming story. Who would … [Read more...]
American Expat Living in India
"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves." Victor E. Frankl I was alone and nowhere near my husband or family. Not only was I by myself, but I was also in a foreign land where I felt unconnected to the people around me.I was … [Read more...]
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