When I was in London, I found myself continually chanting the popular nursery rhyme- "Rain rain go away. Come again another day." It rained most of the time. … [Read more...]
My Heart Will Not Sit Down- African Children Unite With New York City
Picture books have an uncanny way of bringing memorable stories to children of all ages. Most fit conveniently into one fiction genre while others fall into multiple genres that are fiction, nonfiction or a blending of the two. My Heart Will Not Sit Down (written by Mara Rockliff … [Read more...]
A Path of Stars, A Cambodian American Experience
I returned a large stack of picture books and stood motionless in the library lobby. I looked toward the children's section. What was I going to look for next? Hmm. Should I search for more Indian books or should I switch my focus? Where would I begin if I changed ethnic … [Read more...]
A Visit to Kensington Palace
After an 18 million dollar renovation, part of the Kensington Palace was recently reopened to the public. This stately red brick building was built in the early part of the 17th century and has been the residence for six British monarchs. The area once occupied by Princess Diana … [Read more...]
Enjoying Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park
Walking through a city park is a pleasant way to escape the congestion of a metropolitan area. New York is famous for Central Park and its zoo. Chicago’s city planners had the foresight to keep miles and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline dedicated to open space and parks. Long … [Read more...]
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