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...]
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...]
Historical Fiction Picture Book- Ethiopia to Israel
Relocating to another country can wreck havoc on a child's sense of security. This is especially true when the journey is filled with uncertainty and dangerous events. Yuvi's Candy Tree (Lerner Publishing Group, 2011) provides a fictionalized account of a young Ethiopian girl's … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- 19th Century Jewish Immigration to America
Usually I write about multicultural picture books that have been published within the last few years. It is not surprising that I almost passed on the book, When Jessie Came Across the Sea, by award winning author, Amy Hest, and illustrated by, P. J. Lynch. Candlewick Press … [Read more...]
Nokum is my Teacher- Multicultural Approach to a Reluctant Reader
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...]
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