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...]
The House Baba Built- A Chinese Memoir in Picture Book Format
Caldecott medalist, Ed Young uses both his memories and his artistic talent to create The House Baba Built. This memoir, written in picture book format, focuses on Ed's childhood home in Shanghai during the 1930s and 1940s. The effects of the Depression and World War II are seen … [Read more...]
Your Moon, My Moon: Multicultural Picture Book With an Intergenerational Relationship
Another picture book that touches on the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is Your Moon, My Moon by Newbery Award Winner, Patricia Maclachlan, and illustrated by Caldecott honor recipient, Bryan Collier; Simon and Schuster 2011). This story is told through … [Read more...]
Orani: My Father’s Village- a Memorable Memoir Picture Book
Many American families maintain ties with relatives and friends in the country of their heritage. Oftentimes, these families make pilgrimages back to the "old country" to reunite with their heritage and with their friends and relatives. Claire A. Nivola's picture book Orani: My … [Read more...]
My Heart Will Not Sit Down- African Children Unite With New York City
Picture books have an uncanny way of bringing memorable stories to children of all ages. Most fit conveniently into one fiction genre while others fall into multiple genres that are fiction, nonfiction or a blending of the two. My Heart Will Not Sit Down (written by Mara Rockliff … [Read more...]
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