I recently enjoyed this novel with its wonderful Pakistani setting and a heroine full of moxie whose heart is set on something most of your children take for granted — an education. Amal Unbound, written by Aisha Saeed published in …
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bookie race
Have you heard of Wikirace? It’s a game of sorts. You pick a subject that has a wikipedia page. Then pick another, completely unrelated subject, also with a wikipedia page. Then race your friends to see who can get from …
grappling with sports and life…two powerful novels
I can only think of a handful of novels I’ve read with a sports theme. Not something that usually draws me in. If you are like me in that regard, please do not overlook the titles I have for you today! …
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nonfiction nuggets…leopard lessons in a snowy school
Snow School, by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Alan Marks published 2013 by Charlesbridge Yesterday we were trekking across the dusty Sahara, with heat puckering the air and sand blasting our skin. (I’m referring to the marvelous book, Mysterious Traveler in yesterday’s …
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a list of…five books honoring teachers
It’s the beginning of a new school year. In honor of all those teachers who give children in a myriad circumstances the opportunity to learn…this blog is for you! Armando and the Blue Tarp School, by Edith Hope Fine and Judith Pinkerton …
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