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...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Kristallnacht
Obviously, some topics are best reserved for an older audience. Thus deciding when to include the topic of the Holocaust can be a controversial. I was surprised that the librarians at my local public library chose not to place Benno and the Night of the Broken Glass, by Meg … [Read more...]
Consider Volunteering for CPS-3
Every day, I receive numerous emails. Oftentimes, I press delete after just a quick glance. Last month, I received a random email from the American Cancer Society. This well known organization was looking for volunteers for its current research study- Cancer Prevention Study … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Building Self Esteem
While children are learning to accept individual differences, they simultaneously need to develop an appreciation of their uniqueness. Building self-esteem is paramount. Best selling author, Nancy Tillman, has written several books that focus on building a strong identity through … [Read more...]
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