As the Festival of Sukkot is drawing to a close, I apologize for not focusing on any multicultural picture books that highlight my favorite holiday. Having all of my children home for the High Holidays put my brain in vacation mode. My trip to the public library was far from … [Read more...]
Historical Picture Book- Discovering Jewish and African Roots
Immigration stories provide a useful portal into the traditional values of different cultures. Carolivia Herron used her background as a Jew of African descent to formulate the story line for her historical picture book-Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History (Lerner … [Read more...]
Picture Book- Adoptive and Biological Families in Harmony
Adoption can oftentimes cause a child to be transported from their native country to a foreign land. Like other immigrants, an adopted child from a foreign place must undergo a period of adjustment. At some point in time, coping with the adoption will become a secondary issue. … [Read more...]
Tweaking Website Colors- A Vital Change
Countless times I have thought that a task is complete only to revisit it weeks or months later. Despite this prior knowledge, I mindlessly approach new situations confident that my final stamp of approval will remain permanent. Disappointment is imminent since most things in … [Read more...]
Do You Judge a Book by its Cover?
Teachers often introduce a picture book by asking a class to look at the book’s cover. Sometimes the artist’s tantalizing skills bring an immediate reaction from the kids. The illustrator has effectively expressed an appealing aspect of the book. A pervasive feeling fills the … [Read more...]
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