Hello, friends! Our book today is Light For All, written by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Raúl Colón, a look at the complicated ongoing history of US immigration. For generations, United States immigrants have followed the beacon of Lady Liberty, coming from their homelands to seek their future here. Some came to join family who … Continue reading Light For All (Margarita Engle)
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Already A Butterfly: A Meditation Story (Julia Alvarez)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Already A Butterfly: A Meditation Story, written by Julia Alvarez and illustrated by Raúl Colón, a magical tale of finding inner peace. Mari is a very busy butterfly. Each day, she rises with the sun and spends every waking moment in motion. There are flowers to pollinate, nectars to … Continue reading Already A Butterfly: A Meditation Story (Julia Alvarez)
Counting The Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician (Lesa Cline-Ransome)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Counting The Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician, written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by Raúl Colón, a detailed look at the life and work of the noted computer. Born to humble beginnings, Katherine showed an immediate aptitude for numbers and an insatiable curiosity. Encouraged by her … Continue reading Counting The Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician (Lesa Cline-Ransome)
