Reluctant readers are found in every classroom. David Bouchard, a Canadian Métis author and literacy advocate, skillfully addresses this issue in his award winning book, Nokum is my Teacher. The uniqueness of this book lies in the dual text. The left column is in English while … [Read more...]
Picture Book- An American Woman Exploring China in the 1930s
Who can resist a picture book cover that displays an adorable panda? At first glance, Mrs. Harkness and the Panda written by Alicia Potter and illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Borzoi Book published by Alfred A Knopf, 2012) appears to be a work of fiction. Upon closer examination, … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Tanzanian Daily Life
With the intentions of creating a moving bedtime story, award winning author, Patricia MacLachlan and illustrator Elizabeth Zunon created Lala Salama: A Tanzanian Lullaby. Despite their initial intention, I see this story as an excellent way to compare daily life in Tanzania to a … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Books- An Italian Immigrant’s Dream
Many immigrants have come to America to fulfill their dreams. Dream Something Big: The Story of the Watts Towers by Dianna Hutts Aston and illustrated by Susan L. Roth (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2011) retells the story of one notable Italian immigrant, Simon Rodia. … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Havana to New York City
People often migrate to other places as a direct result of political turmoil. Some picture books like Good-bye, Havana! Hola New York! (Simon and Schuster, 2011) recall such moments. This book is set in 1960 when Cubans were responding to Castro's dictatorship. Edie Colon uses … [Read more...]
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