Let’s face it: adolescence isn’t an easy time for any of us. Learning to bridge the gap between “little kid” and “big kid” can be a tricky time: shifting social rules, more demanding schoolwork, and a growing understanding of the harsher realities of life. Add in larger, specific personal challenges—such as fleeing the effects of … Continue reading Useful Formulas for a Curious Life: Interview with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Hello, friends! Our book today is The New Rooster by Rilla Alexander, a sweet and silly tale of language diversity. Arriving for his first early-morning shift, the new wake-up call rooster at the ZZZ Hotel is excited to begin his job in a new country. Getting there just in time, the rooster takes a deep … Continue reading The New Rooster (Rilla Alexander)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Luli and the Language of Tea, written by Andrea Wang and illustrated by Hyewon Yum, a sweet tale of cross-cultural connection. In her ESL daycare, young Luli notices that none of the children are playing together; despite being full of young ones, the room is quiet, as none of … Continue reading Luli and the Language of Tea (Andrea Wang)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome, written by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua, a charming story of cross-language communication and the spirit of inclusivity. Third in Zhang and Chua’s Amy Wu series, we, along with Amy and the rest of her elementary class, meet new classmate Lin. … Continue reading Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome (Kat Zhang)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds, a love letter to the power and passion of words. Jerome, like many kids his age, loves to collect. But while others may collect comic books or stamps, Jerome collects words. Words he hears, words he reads, words that sound funny or … Continue reading The Word Collector (Peter H. Reynolds)
The Baby Bookworm 