After I posted a blog about the multicultural picture book, Ghost Hands. I had the pleasure of communicating with award-winning author, T A Barron. A couple of months ago, I reconnected with him. This time around, I posted an interview blog and am now reviewing his latest middle … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Q & A with T. A. Barron
What happens when you mix nature with fantasy? A simple answer--T. A. Barron's creative books. During the last couple of decades, T. A. has authored 24 books. (Merlin saga, Merlin's Dragon trilogy, Great Tree of Avalon trilogy, Heartlight saga, Atlantis saga, pictures books, … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Friendship in Medieval Spain
Multicultural picture books that include an aspect of history are always a welcomed addition to my library. Too many primary aged children have a minimal exposure to life in earlier times. Authors, such as Jacqueline Jules, open the door to historical inquiry while simultaneously … [Read more...]
Q & A with Jacqueline Jules
Today, I will be interviewing multi-talented Jacqueline Jules. Her experience as an elementary librarian and religious school teacher led to a secondary writing career. She effectively has used her expertise as an English as a Second language teacher and Jewish Studies teacher to … [Read more...]
Overcoming Adversity- A Time to Dance
In A Time to Dance, Padma Venkatraman introduces readers to the dynamics of three generations of a contemporary Indian family. Even though the story is told through the perspective of the granddaughter, the reader is able to understand how the mother and grandmother’s choices … [Read more...]
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