The Uyghur people, a predominantly Muslim people located in far northwestern China, have been spotlighted internationally in recent years due to their persecution by the Chinese government. In addition to repressive police surveillance, more than a million Uyghurs have been …
Tag: children’s literature
the bird in me flies…a stunning portrait of an artist
The Bird in Me Flies, written and illustrated by Sara Lundberg, translated by B.J. Epstein first published in Sweden in 2017; English edition 2020 by Groundwood Books 120 pages This ravishingly beautiful, fictionalized biography of Swedish artist Berta Hansson has …
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a world full of wonder…fabulous nonfiction for all ages
Gorgeous artwork, compelling ideas to think about, fascinating people to admire, new understanding of the universe — excellent nonfiction is at the top of my list of Good Things in the World. Today’s list has uncommonly-good titles to suit folks …
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an exuberant global tour!…gorgeous stories from diverse cultures
I always have my eye out for excellent books ushering us into diverse cultures and places.Today’s collection is crammed with stunning illustration work and riveting stories.Welcome the world to your living room! ¡Vamos!: Let’s Go Eat, by Raúl the Third, …
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powerful picture books…read Black History!
Remember last year in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death when we all sat up and listened more urgently to Black voices and recognized how much we had to learn, to grow, to unlearn, to understand? Time runs along. If …
transported by fiction…middle grade reads to take you new places
Fiction is magical. It can transport us to distant lands or fantastical worlds. It can take us inside others’ minds, into lived experiences utterly distinct from our own. It can fling us into wild adventures providing a dash of spice …
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a fresh batch of delight…ten delectable picture books
One of the bright spots these days is seeing many 2020 books finally trickle their way into circulation at my library. Today I’ve got a batch that are outright delicious! Enjoy! Madame Badobedah, written by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren …
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celebrating the Inauguration!…a list of five
Tomorrow in our household we’re breaking out the ice creamin honor of Joewhile we watch the meaningful and momentous inaugurationof Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. If you’d like to introduce the new White House team to your kidshere are five …
eyes on the prize…books to celebrate MLK Day 2021
What an extraordinary moment MLK Day will be this year. In 2020, we witnessed massive, passionate, global protests for civil rights, and heightened awareness of the work yet to do to bring equality and justice to all people. In just …
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a compassionate Christmas to one and all…a list of five
As we glide towards Christmas and the final days of 2020, our deep need for peace and goodwill is certainly evident. Today, in that vein, I’m reprising five Christmas stories I’ve loved over the years, all of which highlight lovingkindness, …
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