While teaching in India, I adapted to my new terrain and quickly learned that my expectations needed to be modified. One thing I missed was familiar children’s literature. I eagerly awaited the arrival of the Scholastic Book Fair only to be disappointed by the fair’s small and … [Read more...]
The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India
After visiting the structures built by the Mogul Emperors (1526-1707) in Jaipur and Agra (see my photo gallery), I couldn't resist looking at the picture book, The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India, retold by Rina Singh and illustrated by Farida Zaman (Key … [Read more...]
Agendas and Multicultural Literature
All authors have an agenda that propels their writing. The quality of their overall plan and marketing strategies oftentimes determines the popularity of their work. However, a book’s success in terms of readership or sales doesn’t always correlate with the actual merits of the … [Read more...]
Top 8 Bangalore Restaurants
In a city with more than 5.5 million people, restaurants abound. Finding one is not a problem. Finding one that you will enjoy is a bit more challenging. Finding one that will not make a Westerner bolt to the nearest restroom is a totally different story. … [Read more...]
Teaching English in India
My initial assumption that all Indians are fluent in English was turned upside down in the Bangalore airport. Some Indians had no clue what I was trying to say. I quickly learned that the mastery of English was usually dependent on socio-economic status. People who had the … [Read more...]
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