eBook, The Crystal Mountain, by Ruth Sanderson for ages 6-10. Sanderson combines folk tales from China and Norway in this lushly illustrated book. This is the perfect eBook for reluctant readers as it can be treated as a portable “book on tape” with rich language and gorgeous illustrations.
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Grace Lin is the Amy Tan of Children’s Literature. Her latest book, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, is her best yet. Perfect for 2nd-5th graders or even older. She weaves Chinese folk tales into a tapestry of stories where the whole is much greater than the sum of its parts.
38 Contemporary #OwnVoices Jewish Children’s Books
Thank you to Heidi Rabinowitz of The Book of Life Podcast for creating this book list for me to cover. She noticed that my Best #OwnVoices Children’s Books had Jewish books about the Holocaust but not in modern times. I didn’t know how to identify Jewish authors as there isn’t a group blog or database of…
Place of Refuge in Hawaii: Learning about Native Hawaiian Culture
A sacred site, carrying the powerful mana of 23 interred Aliʻi chiefs, the Puʻuhonua and Royal Grounds were used by the Hawaiians for centuries. My oldest daughter had visited Puuhonua o Honaunau, Place of Refuge, as part of her RISD class this past January, and my middle daughter kept pestering her to take us here….
7 Children’s Books on Armenia + 2 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author, Joan Schoettler, with her 7 children’s books on Armenia, Celebrating Armenia and the Armenian Culture through Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels. October is Armenian Cultural Month so this is a great time to learn about Armenia’s rich cultural heritage. We are giving away two signed copies of The Honey…
Please Visit Maui!
My husband’s college roommate, Michael Castillo, is visiting us here in Boston. He’s the head pro for The Plantation Course on Kapalua, a resort in Maui. The fires have been devastating and it’s not always clear what is the best way to help those affected. I talked to Michael for ideas. The first, and most…
Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month & 3 Picture Book GIVEAWAY!
Thank you to Eerdmans Books for Young Readers for sponsoring a three-picture book giveaway in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. To enter, please use the Rafflecopter at the bottom! ——- Here is a round-up of all my resources in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15. Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month…