My Name is Not Easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson There are many reasons you will be glad you read MY NAME IS NOT EASY. These reasons will continue to haunt you long after reading the last line. The voices of…
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Humor, Courage, and Tears
Two recent books by Tim Tingle celebrate the courage and humor of Native people during times of social injustice. First, a description of SALTYPIE: A CHOCTAW JOURNEY FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT. Actually has there ever been a time in…
Native American Month
In honor of Native American Month I would like to highlight a variety of books written by or about Native Americans . Books for young readers describe only a few of the many Native Americans who were true leaders. Even…
Needed — Books for Young Women for Change!
This inspiring appeal came to me via the Rutgers library school listserve: Hello, I am Adelah Sohail, a freshman from Afghanistan. I am a Rutgers student and I live in Douglass Residential College. I have a request from all of…
FOLLOWING MY PAINT BRUSH, a child’s story from washing dishes to creating images
FOLLOWING MY PAINT BRUSH by Dulari Devi What a gift for any age reader. The story is inspiring. The illustrations are stunning. If you would enjoy being transported to India, open this book: “To earn more money, we worked in…
The Green Book
RUTH AND THE GREEN BOOK by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, illustrations by Floyd Cooper This picture book is about a family road trip in their fancy new car. What could be more fun or exciting? Eating at cafés and roadside…
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Sa
RED BIRD SINGS: The Story of Zitkala-Sa, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist, Adapted by Gina Capaldi & Q.L. Pearce, illustrations by Gina Capaldi Imagine being eight years old and leaving home. Not running away but leaving in order to…
Notable Books for a Global Society
A Sweet List Of “well written books…bringing stories that are engaging and compelling,” sometimes startling. The Notable Books for a Global Society (NBGS) is a relatively new list. Many may ask, why do we need another list? First a quote:…
THIS THING CALLED the FUTURE
THIS THING CALLED THE FUTURE by J.L. Powers Look for a full review in the Horn Book Magazine, July/August 2011 This magical novel looks closely at life in the contemporary shantytowns of modern South Africa. Witches live there. Romance happens…
SHAUN TAN
Courage, audacity, wonder – Treat your eyes to surrealistic images, your brain to ideas, and your heart, be ready to hold your heart. Three delights are waiting within the cover of one collection: LOST & FOUND THE RED TREE…