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My Heart Will Not Sit Down- African Children Unite With New York City

July 17, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Reviews Tagged With: Ann Tanksley, Book Reviews, Books, Mara Rockliff, Multicultural picture books, Multicultural picture books- Africa, My Heart Will Not Sit Down, Picture Books- Great Depression, Picture Books-charity, Teaching

A Path of Stars, A Cambodian American Experience

July 13, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Books, International Education, Reviews Tagged With: A Path of Stars, Anne Sibley O'Brien, Books, Maine Humanities Council. Cambodian American experience, Multicultural literature-Cambodia, Multicultural picture books, Teaching

Sorting Out the Facts

July 9, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Jewish Culture Tagged With: Anne Frank, Books, Ela Weissberger, Holocaust children's literature, Holocaust deniers, Simon Wiesenthal, Susan Goldman Rubin, Teaching, teaching the Holocaust to Children

The Tower of London- Students, Educators, and Everyone Else

July 6, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

If you want to experience British history, a visit to the Tower of London is essential. Hours can be spent exploring the different facets of this site. If time is at a premium, check the website or a guidebook to map out your strategy. Otherwise you’ll find yourself meandering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, International Education, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: Changing of the guard, Jubilee Crystal Diamond, medieval armor, Teaching, Tower of London

Matilda in London- A Must See

June 21, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

If you find yourself in London,don't miss the special opportunity to attend a play or a musical. Once a theater ticket is added to your "must do" list, it becomes a question of choice. Just like New York City, the options in London are overwhelming. I would be remiss if I didn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, International Education, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: Doug Meyer, London Theater, Matilda, Teaching

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