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Q & A: Ilima Loomis

June 6, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Ilima Loomis headshot

Several days ago, I reviewed Illima Loomis' latest picture book, 'Ohana Means Family. Anyone interested in sharing Hawaiian culture with children should consider this book. Today, readers can learn more about Loomis and why she chose to focus on a Hawaiian traditional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Author Interviews Tagged With: Eclipse Chaser: Science in the Moon's Shadow, Hōkūao Pellegrino, Ka'imi's First Round-Up, Kelly Sonack ABLA Writing Workshop, Multicultural picture books, non fiction picture books, picture book authors, picture books about Hawaiian culture, Rough Riders, The Artist's Way

Two Passover Picture Books By Lesléa Newman

April 2, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

If someone mentions the word Passover, I immediately think of all of the special foods that are eaten during the holiday. Thus, I was immediately drawn to two picture books by Lesléa Newman-  Matzo Ball Moon (Clarion, 1998) and A Sweet Passover (Abrams, 2012). In Matzo Ball … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: celebrating Passover, David Slonin, Elaine Greenstein, Jewish picture books, Jewish picture books-Passover, Lesléa Newman, Multicultural picture books, multicultural picture books- Jewish, Passover books, Passover children's books, Picture books, picture books-intergenerational

Four Picture Books for Sukkot

September 11, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

The Jewish festival of Sukkot begins on the fifth day after Yom Kippur. Although the holiday dates back to biblical times, few are familiar with this joyous Jewish holiday. Home celebrations include the building and decorating of a temporary structure called a sukkah. A prominent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: David A. Adler, Eric A. Kimmel, Jewish books, Jewish children's books, Jewish festival of Sukkot, Jewish picture books, Marilyn Hirsh, multicultural literature- Jewish, Multicultural picture books, multiculturalism and Jews, multiculturalism in classrooms, Multiculturalism in schools, Patricia Polacco, picture books- building a sukkah, picture books- Sukkot, Sukkot, Sukkot picture books, Susan Axe-Bronk

Multicultural Picture Book Explores Languages

October 22, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Accepting cultural diversity is a vital aspect of living in a global society. Manjula Padmanabhan's vibrant illustrations coupled with the Global Fund for Children informative text are the key assets to the picture book, I am Different! Can You Find Me? (Charlesbridge, 2011). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Reviews Tagged With: classroom cultural diversity, cultural diversity and language, diversity in the classroom, exploring languages, Global Fund for Children, Manjula Padmanabhan, Multicultural picture books

Cultural Folktale- Revealing Wisdom and Foolishness

October 19, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a folktale that hovers between the concepts of wisdom and foolishness? Consider checking out the Joha tales from Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East/Central Asia. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Reviews Tagged With: Eric A. Kimmel, Joha Makes a Wish: A Middle Eastern Tale, multicultural folktale, Multicultural picture books, multicultural picture books- Middle East, Omar Rayyan

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