Yesterday we met 7 inspiring women in this year’s biography blitz. Today I’ve got seven more brilliant picture book biographies introducing us to 7 remarkable men. I hope encountering these inventive, determined, creative, courageous fellows encourages you and your kids …
Tag: biographies
come meet interesting people! — part one
Last year I did a week long biography blitz which was a favorite for readers and also immensely enjoyable to research and write. This year I’ve collected some more brilliant picture book biographies into two posts. Today — meet 7 …
a splash of summer, a celebration of AAPI…a May jumble
May is the month set apart to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and today I’ve got some superb titles to help you do just that. I’ve also got a first wash of summer-y stories as the temps …
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read to understand… Indigenous People’s Day
Yesterday, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, I wrote about my on-going attempts to grow in my understanding of the history and cultures of Indigenous peoples in the Americas. Today and tomorrow I’ve got a large selection of recommended titles …
like a bridge over troubled water
Simon and Garfunkel were a major part of my childhood soundtrack during the 60s and 70s… … and as many Baby Boomers did, I introduced my own kids to their music as well. It just never gets old. I’m not …
artists of metal and wood, earth and air…architecture for kids
We’re going on a little foray into architecture this week! Today I’ve got 5 exceptional books about 3 world-famous architects, plus 2 related reviews from the archives. Later this week I’ll post some excellent titles surveying architecture itself, exploring structures …
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nonfiction gems recently read
The Music of Life: Bartolomeo Cristofori & the Invention of the Piano, written by Elizabeth Rusch, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman published in 2017 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers Fascinating! The evolution of today’s piano from its ancestors the clavichord …
seeing, saying, showing…six beautiful bios of artists
Last month I posted a number of enticing books covering art history and appreciation for children. Those were broad titles, whetting our appetites for art and introducing the expanse of art- making around the world and through time. Today I’ve got a …
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can we do it? yes, we can!…books for Women’s History Month
When I read biographies of women, I am often flabbergasted by the variety of activities once considered off-limits to females. Such perverse undertakings as riding a bicycle, voting, being a nurse, were scandalous not so very long ago. What a concerted …
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the brilliance of Louis Braille
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille, written by Jennifer Bryant, illustrated by Boris Kulikov published in 2016 by Alfred A. Knopf On one hand, Louis Braille doesn’t need any introduction. His name speaks for itself. It must be …
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