In A Time to Dance, Padma Venkatraman introduces readers to the dynamics of three generations of a contemporary Indian family. Even though the story is told through the perspective of the granddaughter, the reader is able to understand how the mother and grandmother’s choices … [Read more...]
Eight Keys- Middle Level Summer Read
Earlier this week it was my pleasure to interview, Suzanne LaFleur, the author of Eight Keys. I was immediately impressed by her desire to accomplish her youthful dream to become an author. Far too many people's aspirations are lost along the way. If you missed reading the blog, … [Read more...]
New Series- Sidney & Sydney
During the summer months, parents are looking for reading material for their school-aged children. Some gravitate to classic books or best selling authors while others seek out new authors or new series. One new author worth exploring is Michele Jakubowski. She recently published … [Read more...]
Recipes Inspired By Harry Potter
Nowadays, few families spend time cooking and baking in the kitchen. Eating in restaurants and preparing convenience foods have become the norm. Books such as The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook by Dinah Bucholz reverses this trend. Children and young adults enchanted with the … [Read more...]
Inclusive Classroom: How Katie Got a Voice
Many children would prefer not to be different from their peers. They are afraid that their uniqueness will cause them to become ostracized. Some educators and schools recognize this issue and promote individual differences. Patricia L. Mervine capitalizes on this theme by … [Read more...]
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