Children’s Book Review: Not Far from Here by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez
Not Far from Here is the story of a young man who comes to America with the dream of a better life told to his children.
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Maria is adjusting to a new country and a new school. A surprise visit from a butterfly brings her joy and courage to start her day.
Read More Children’s Books for Back to School: Yenebi’s Drive to School by Sendy Santamaria
A child that lives on both sides of the US/Mexico border shares her story of crossing the border just to get to school.
Read More Children’s Book Review: It’ll Be Irie by Donn Swaby
Raymond hopes it'll be irie when he and his family move to Queens, NY from Jamaica.
Read More Children’s Book Review: Homeland by Hannah Moushabeck
A daughter loves to hear her dad share stories of his childhood visits to Palestine. Even though they can't return in person, they can through his stories.
Read More Summer Read-to-Learn: Rosa’s Song by Helena Ku Rhee
Rosa's Song will remind kids to share a bit of kindness with others even if it only lasts for a summer.
Read More Quick Lit: Mini-Reviews of My Recent Reads – August 2021 Edition
A roundup of books I've read for my own enjoyment over the last month with mini book reviews.
Read More Children’s Book Review: The Refuge by Sandra le Guen
A new student finds refuge in looking at the sky and stars and finds a friend that she can share her immigration story with.
Read More Children’s Book Review: Home of the Brave by Brooke Khan
Read about the lives of remarkable individuals who came to America and did amazing things.
Read More Book Review: The Water Diviner and Other Stories by Ruvanee Pietersz Vilhauer
THE WATER DIVINER AND OTHER STORIES By: Ruvanee Pietersz Vilhauer Published: October 15, 2018 Publisher: University of Iowa Press Fiction/Short Stories I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read another book published by the University of Iowa Press. I love sharing good things happening in our state and even though this author…
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