What is life for an Afghan girl like today in Afghanistan? Deborah Ellis’ Parvana series opens our eyes and our hearts. And perhaps even our wallets.
Category: Diverse Books for Kids
Diversity books for kids including authors and characters of color and diversity themes.
Grace Lin’s Latest Chapter Book is Her Best Ever!
Grace Lin’s newest chapter book, Starry River of the Sky, is the companion book to Newbery Honor winning Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. I actually think this book is her best work to date.
Chapter Books to Support 4th Grade or 5th Grade Immigration Unit
4th Grade Immigration Lesson Plan including terms, project, and chapter books.
4th Grade Skype Author Visit: Sheela Chari of Vanished UPDATED
Our first Skype author visit with Sheela Chari of Vanished was a big success for my daughter’s 4th grade class.
Top 10: Best Old Fashioned Children’s Books and Their Modern Day Equivalents
I had fun pairing up my favorite children’s book classics (picture books, easy readers and chapter books) with a modern day equivalent.