SOMETIMES A WALL… by Dianne White, illustrated by Barroux Owlkids Books (2020) | ISBN 9781771473736 A day in the neighborhood begins with a chalk wall to draw on, a water wall to splash in, a climbing wall to clamber up,…
SOMETIMES A WALL
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Enchanted Lion Books – take a look, be amazed and enchanted
I am enchanted… with the fresh, delightful and imaginative books published by this independent publisher. Their doors opened in 2003 and even during these tumultuous times, their doors have stayed open and their vision has stayed strong. Enchanted Lion books…
BAND TOGETHER
Band Together a picture book written and illustrated by Chloe Douglass about being kind, being courageous, becoming a friend even when one is scared and uncertain. EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS DIFFERENT…. This book will make you smile, nudge you to…
BAND TOGETHER
Band Together a picture book written and illustrated by Chloe Douglass about being kind, being courageous, becoming a friend even when one is scared and uncertain. This book will make you smile, nudge you to reflect, and encourage you to…
THE SHARED ROOM
THE SHARED ROOM by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Xee Reiter Until recently death was not considered an appropriate topic for a children’s picture book. Death, grief, sadness were “softened” by presenting the death of a pet, a wild animal,…
Translating the Future, Tuesday!
Translating the Future, this Tuesday, June 2, 1:30 pm ET Translators of Children’s Books Take Center Stage This Tuesday, June 2 at 1:30 pm ET, the “Translating the Future” conference turns to children’s books. Our own Pirate Tree reviewer, Lyn…
The Unexpected Friend
The Unexpected Friend: A Rohingya Children’s Story, Written by Raya Rahman, Illustrated by Inshra Sakhawat Russell, Guba Publising 2020 (with Save the Children) written by guest reviewer, Rachel Funez Sometimes you find hope and joy where you least expect it.…
Building Bridges with Bilingual Books and Multicultural Resources
Building Bridges with Bilingual Books and Multicultural Resources: A Practical Manual of Lesson Plans, Literacy Games, and Fun Activities from Around the World to Celebrate Diversity in the Classroom and at Home, by Anneke Vanmarcke Forzani, with Dr. Heather Leaman,…
The Promise of Change, One Girl’s Story in the Fight for School Equality
The Promise of Change, One Girl’s Story in the Fight for School Equality Co-authored by Jo Ann Allen Boyce and Debbie Levy This book, The Promise of Change, is the most powerful book about the experience of school integration that…
BEFORE SHE WAS HARRIET — a tribute to Harriet Tubman
We are pleased to post this review by guest author, Rachel Funez: Before She was Harriet, by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome Before She Was Harriet is a beautifully lyrical, poetic, and moving tribute to Harriet Tubman, a great American…