Right about now you are likely in the thick of holiday busy-ness… …and here I am raining down a torrent of splendid book suggestions. Maybe one will jump out at you for that just-right gift! On the other hand, perhaps …
Tag: poverty
thought-provoking reads on race, mercy, and bridge-building
I’ve got four novels to recommend today, all of which have deep relevance for our fractured societies and our heartfelt desire to be peacemakers, bridge-builders, and extenders of mercy. They are for middle-graders through adult — I’ll try to write …
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kids caring about the world…a sampling of kids’ lit with a humanitarian heartbeat
How big is your world? Those of us living in the U.S., sadly, really have to work at pushing the boundaries of our world past local affairs and celebrity gossip. News headlines omit much real, often painful, news of the …
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orange marmalade 