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Overcoming Adversity- A Time to Dance

July 11, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Reviews Tagged With: A Time to Dance, award winning Indian author, Bharatanatyam dance, Indian culture, Padma Venkatraman, YA chapter books- India, YA multicultural literature

Eight Keys- Middle Level Summer Read

July 4, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 7 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: book review of Eight Keys, chapter books for girls, chapter books- bullying, chapter books- orphaned children, chapter books- realistic fiction, Eight Keys, review of eight keys, Suzanne LaFleur

New Series- Sidney & Sydney

June 26, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: chapter book series, early reader series, Erica-Jane Waters, Luisa Montalto, Michele Jakubowski, Picture Window Books, Sidney & Sydney

Recipes Inspired By Harry Potter

June 18, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: British cooking, Chef Chris Koch, children cooking and baking, children's cookbooks, cookbooks for children, Dinah Bucholz, family activity- cooking, hands-on activities- cooking, Harry Potter, New York Times Best Selling Cookbook, The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook

Inclusive Classroom: How Katie Got a Voice

June 12, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: books for disabled children, celebrating diversity, disability etiquette, inclusive classrooms, Patricia Mervine, picture books- disabilities, respect for the disabled child, ways to include the disabled

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