As the Festival of Sukkot is drawing to a close, I apologize for not focusing on any multicultural picture books that highlight my favorite holiday. Having all of my children home for the High Holidays put my brain in vacation mode. My trip to the public library was far from … [Read more...]
Historical Picture Book- Discovering Jewish and African Roots
Immigration stories provide a useful portal into the traditional values of different cultures. Carolivia Herron used her background as a Jew of African descent to formulate the story line for her historical picture book-Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History (Lerner … [Read more...]
Picture Book- Adoptive and Biological Families in Harmony
Adoption can oftentimes cause a child to be transported from their native country to a foreign land. Like other immigrants, an adopted child from a foreign place must undergo a period of adjustment. At some point in time, coping with the adoption will become a secondary issue. … [Read more...]
Historical Fiction Picture Book- Ethiopia to Israel
Relocating to another country can wreck havoc on a child's sense of security. This is especially true when the journey is filled with uncertainty and dangerous events. Yuvi's Candy Tree (Lerner Publishing Group, 2011) provides a fictionalized account of a young Ethiopian girl's … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- 19th Century Jewish Immigration to America
Usually I write about multicultural picture books that have been published within the last few years. It is not surprising that I almost passed on the book, When Jessie Came Across the Sea, by award winning author, Amy Hest, and illustrated by, P. J. Lynch. Candlewick Press … [Read more...]
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