Occasionally, I read picture books that I cannot wait to share with someone else. Within seconds of completing The Book Rescuers: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come, I was suggesting the book to a friend. In just 48 pages, … [Read more...]
Q & A: Ilima Loomis
Several days ago, I reviewed Illima Loomis' latest picture book, 'Ohana Means Family. Anyone interested in sharing Hawaiian culture with children should consider this book. Today, readers can learn more about Loomis and why she chose to focus on a Hawaiian traditional … [Read more...]
Introducing Hawaiian Culture: ‘Ohana Means Family Picture Book
Multicultural picture books open the door to learning about unfamiliar perspectives and traditions. This is especially true when the author’s personal experiences and family traditions fuel the story. Loomis' family has lived in Hawaii for three generations. With this insider's … [Read more...]
Q & A with Audrey Ades
Today, I welcome Audrey Ades, the author of Judah Touro Didn't Want to Be Famous. This picture book is based on events that took place between the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War. While some people living in New Orleans were aware of Judah Touro's accomplishments and … [Read more...]
Debut Picture Book: Judah Touro Didn’t Want to Be Famous
History buffs with a background in early American Jewish history are familiar with the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, America's oldest synagogue. However, fewer can recall the background of Reverend Isaac Touro, the man who helped build the synagogue or his second son … [Read more...]
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