I’ve been waiting for this book to come into my library, but finally decided to just purchase my own copy as I wanted to share it with all of you as well as support those who have created it. It …
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Russia and Ukraine: windows of understanding
Like the rest of the world, my heart is devastated by the outbreak of yet another horrific war with its violent deaths and injuries, terror unleashed against peaceful citizens, conscription of human beings to destroy other human beings, panicked flight …
mingle with more good humans!
Today marks the fourth week of my biography focus and these heroic personalities were an absolute delight for me to discover. You can backtrack and meet the folks introduced earlier via the posts here, here, and here. Perkin’s Perfect Purple: …
stories that knit our hearts to Haitians and Afghanis
Today I want to offer some titles for those of you who would like to read and talk with children about the sorrows in Haiti and Afghanistan. These books illuminate the beauty of these places as well as touching on …
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Suni Lee’s Hmong-American culture — read and learn!
Minnesota is celebrating Suni Lee’s gold-medal Olympic victory, along with the rest of the nation. I hope her victory leads many to learn more about the Hmong people, and today I’ve got a few books to start you off. The …
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six thought-provoking novels for teens & adults
I don’t often recommend books targeted at readers in their teens as my blog’s focus is on readers ages 12 and down. However, I have discovered some exceptional reads for this age group recently and that’s what I’ve got for …
super middle grade reads + a chapter-book *giveaway*
Today I’ve got a batch of middle grade titles I’ve recently enjoyed. Plus, courtesy of the great people at Kane Miller, I’m giving away a series of four chapter books perfect for kids reading on their own or for reading …
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a sweet Paddington **giveaway**
Hello friends! Today I’ve got a sweet-and-sticky giveaway, courtesy of the good folks at Chicago Review Press and Rosanne Tolin, author of a brand new biography of Paddington Bear’s creator, Michael Bond. More than Marmalade: Michael Bond and the …
a world of worlds
A few months back I posted a number of dynamic picture books giving us glimpses of other cultures. Today I’ve got another set. These titles always make me perk up when I spot them. I especially love the growing movement …
powerful & poignant…new recommended reads on refugees/immigrants
A while back I shared some excellent middle-grade reads illuminating the immensely difficult sagas of refugees and asylum seekers. Today I’ve got another stack of powerful, poignant, hopeful stories of both immigrants and refugees. Some are ideal for young children; …
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orange marmalade 