While teaching in India, I adapted to my new terrain and quickly learned that my expectations needed to be modified. One thing I missed was familiar children’s literature. I eagerly awaited the arrival of the Scholastic Book Fair only to be disappointed by the fair’s small and … [Read more...]
The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India
After visiting the structures built by the Mogul Emperors (1526-1707) in Jaipur and Agra (see my photo gallery), I couldn't resist looking at the picture book, The Foolish Men of Agra: And Other Tales of Mogul India, retold by Rina Singh and illustrated by Farida Zaman (Key … [Read more...]
Agendas and Multicultural Literature
All authors have an agenda that propels their writing. The quality of their overall plan and marketing strategies oftentimes determines the popularity of their work. However, a book’s success in terms of readership or sales doesn’t always correlate with the actual merits of the … [Read more...]
Teaching English in India
My initial assumption that all Indians are fluent in English was turned upside down in the Bangalore airport. Some Indians had no clue what I was trying to say. I quickly learned that the mastery of English was usually dependent on socio-economic status. People who had the … [Read more...]
Multiculturalism and Immigrants from India
“Those of us who have been outsiders understand the need to be seen exactly as we are and to be accepted and valued. Our safety lies in schools and societies in which faces with many shapes and colors can feel an equal sense of belonging. Our children must grow up knowing and … [Read more...]
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