I returned a large stack of picture books and stood motionless in the library lobby. I looked toward the children's section. What was I going to look for next? Hmm. Should I search for more Indian books or should I switch my focus? Where would I begin if I changed ethnic … [Read more...]
Mathematical Indian Folktale
I looked at the book cover. I looked again. What did the title of the book, One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale, have in common with flowers, deer, and an Indian woman? The illustrator and writer, Demi, did not provide any clues about the content of the book. Yet, I was … [Read more...]
Sorting Out the Facts
Days after listening to Ela Weissberger's talk at the Boulder Public Library, I continued to think about her words. I questioned when the retelling of a Holocaust event becomes an accepted fact and when does it fall under historic scrutiny? … [Read more...]
Brundibar and Ela Weissberger in Boulder
Years ago, I started collecting children’s books. My early selections were purchased for my four sons. As a grad student and later as a teacher, my interest in children’s literature naturally expanded. Shelf after shelf was filled with books. I was drawn to the magical nature of … [Read more...]
Timeless Messages From Sanskrit Tales
Countless animal fables are read each day in primary classrooms around America. If you're looking for a fable that is rooted in ancient Indian culture consider- Once A Mouse ... and/or The Brave Parrot. … [Read more...]
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