When we were little, we likely heard about the cow jumping over the moon and the dish running away with the spoon. We learned the moon was made of green cheese, and that when the man in the moon tumbled down too soon, he burned his mouth eating porridge. Whether in nursery rhyme or popular … Continue reading [review] Sweet Dreams: Moon Poems for Bedtime by Charles Ghigna and Jacqueline East| Jama's Alphabet Soup
In less than a week, millions of Koreans will be celebrating Chuseok, a mid-Autumn harvest festival that’s one of the biggest holidays of the year. They will travel from all over to visit their ancestral hometowns, where they’ll spend time with their families, honor their ancestors and share a big feast. Since my family didn’t … Continue reading [review] Giving Thanks with Halmoni by Kathleen Choi, Sook Nyul Choi and Il Sung Na| Jama's Alphabet Soup
They’re not twins, but they do share a book birthdate. And they are both bundles of joy! Family Feast, another collaboration with illustrator Frank Morrison, celebrates the customs, conversation, chaos and culinary delights that make family gatherings unforgettably fun. Like my dog, Gigi, the beagle in Family Feast is ever hopeful for treats from the […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Are you old enough to remember blackboards, chalk and dusty erasers? The teacher would enlist a student to wipe the blackboard so the next day began with a clean slate. Well, history doesn’t …| children's books by the weatherfords
There’s nothing more nourishing or restorative than a bowl of homemade soup, especially when your mother makes it. 🙂 If we had a cool rainy day, if someone was feeling under the weather, or whenever she just felt like it, my mom made Korean miyeok-guk (seaweed soup). Though she cooked many delicious dishes, this soup … Continue reading [briny review] A Spoonful of the Sea by Hyewon Yum| Jama's Alphabet Soup
Tony Robles welcomes Donna Janell Bowman, co-author of Wings of an Eagle, The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills. We feature the poetry of Suzette Clark Bradshaw on Charlottesville and Gaza. C.L. Willis on being Appalachian, and transformative writing with Elizabeth Perlman. Also, Sherrie Flick on listening and being heard, Nick Courtright on banning books, Laura Lengnick on our food supply and new music from Jay Rodriguez Sierra.| Listen & Be Heard Network
On September 15, 2963, the Ku Klux Klan bombing of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church killed four girls: Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley. Birmingham, 1963 is an elegy to the girls whose lives were cut short. In this work of historical fiction, an unnamed narrator is marking her tenth birthday. Sadly, […]| children's books by the weatherfords
Art by Ernel Martinez from RAP IT UP! has been selected for the prestigious Society of Illustrators The Original Art exhibition, which showcases illustrations from the year’s best children…| children's books by the weatherfords
ICCL is calling for the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024 to uphold the rights of children in the criminal justice system.| Irish Council for Civil Liberties
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” ~ Japanese proverb Hooray for September and a brand new school year! As a grade school student, I loved …| Jama's Alphabet Soup
What a summer! Jeffery’s performance of Rap It Up! at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools National Training in Knoxville, wowed the crowd and led a CDF staffer to proclaim…| children's books by the weatherfords
Children’s rights and Independent Advocacy The post Children’s rights and Independent Advocacy appeared first on CAPS.| CAPS
On today’s episode of The Literary Life podcast, Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas wrap up their discussion of The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling with the final Mowgli story–“Tiger, Tiger.” Before beginning to talk about the story, the chat a little about Kipling’s other works and his place in literary history and what sort of writer he was. In this section, Angelina points out the parallels to the first story, as well as the mythic qualities of the whole tale. Together they cover the var...| The Literary Life
Today on The Literary Life podcast, we begin a new series of episodes on The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling with our hosts Angelina Stanford, Cindy Rollins, and Thomas Banks! After sharing their commonplace quotes, each of them talks about their own reading histories with Rudyard Kipling's work. Thomas gives us some biographical information about| The Literary Life
Every season I stop at the Trenton Cultural Center to see what is happening at Emily Frank Gardens, but I’m a more frequent visitor this time of year. The Gardens encompass just a small area …| WALKIN', WRITIN', WIT & WHIMSY
Do you need circle time ideas? A brain break? Travel to Paris thanks to stories, books and gentle movement thanks to this Paris yoga flow.| Kids Yoga Stories | Yoga and mindfulness resources for kids
Discover the heartwarming story of Rosy Posy, a rescued Papillon whose real-life journey inspired an impactful children's book series.| Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD
I loved having adults recommend books to me when I was a child, but not all of them were winners! (At least in my personal opinion. You can note several of these have award stickers on the covers, …| Pages Unbound | Book Reviews & Discussions
In 1995, my first book, Juneteenth Jamboree, was released by Lee and Low Books. At the time, it was the first and only children’s book on the first African-American holiday. I did not imagine…| children's books by the weatherfords
I mentioned last week that this has been a pretty busy school semester for me – my busiest ever, as a matter of fact – but apparently the semester isn’t the only thing that’…| Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month in the United States. In May, we celebrate the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The legislation to annually designate May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was instigated by two key […] The post 20 picture books by AANHPI authors you should add to your bookshelf first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The pos...| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Donna Janell Bowman, co-author of Wings of an Eagle, poetry of Suzette Clark Bradshaw on Charlottesville and Gaza. C.L. Willis on being Appalachian...| Listen & Be Heard Network
Donna Janell Bowman is an award-winning author of books for young readers, including Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills, co-authored with Olympian Billy Mills| Listen & Be Heard Network
“As long as one has a garden one has a future; and as long as one has a future one is alive.” ~ Frances Hodgson Burnett Since The Secret Garden has always been one of my favorite childr…| Jama's Alphabet Soup
Discover the top 9 children's book illustration styles of 2024! From whimsical and realistic to Abstract and vintage, see how art shapes storytelling for kids.| Blog - Book Writing Bureau
Are you looking for the perfect game for your young child? Here are 15 of the best board games for 4 year olds!| Game Rules
Looking for some fun games to play with your young child? Here are 15 of the best board games for 3 year olds that you must have!| Game Rules
