I have a definite soft-spot for books giving me a window onto other cultures. Today I’ve got a raft of enticing stories that do just that, and I’ll be returning to this topic again later this fall with a second …
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three visits to Africa
I love a good piece of multicultural children’s fiction and am delighted today to share three novels set in contemporary Africa that present non-stereotypical portraits of this immensely-varied continent. The stories are set in three regions seldom spotlighted in children’s literature …
Osprey, Oman, and the Outback…3 fiction faves
School breaks are coming up soon. If your kids are looking for something to read, here are 3 titles I’ve recently enjoyed. None are brand new, so you should be able to nab them from the library shelves easily: Audrey …
all kinds of courage…six for Veterans’ Day
With thanks and recognition to veterans and their families: Tucky Jo and Little Heart, written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco published in 2015; a Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Master storyteller Patricia Polacco brings us …
leaving china …a poignant, artistic biography
Leaving China: An Artist Paints His World War II Childhood, written and illustrated by James McMullan published in 2014 by Algonquin Young Readers 113 pages I’ve just finished reading this intriguing, moving memoir by the highly-regarded artist, James McMullan, and …
