By Livia Blackburne Growing up in the United States, I became aware of a prototypical American model for grandparents. Sit-com grandparents, if you will. While I knew intellectually that the model was by no means universal, it still made an impression on me. In my head, American grandparents … [Read more...] about I Hope I Dream of Popo Helps Reconnect People
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Using Literature to Give Children a Historic View of Palestine
Click below to listen to the author reading this article: By Rifk Ebeid As soon as I step foot onto its soil, I am always overtaken by the incredible freshness of its air. Palestine, my beloved homeland. A place that enriches my spirit with its rich history, vibrant culture, and bountiful … [Read more...] about Using Literature to Give Children a Historic View of Palestine
Picture Book Author Laronda Gardner Middlemiss Writes so Her Son Can See Himself in Books
By LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss Books were not really a big feature in my childhood. I don’t have memories of bringing home picture books from the school library, or of picture books being read aloud in class. Instead, what I have, are a few very specific book-related memories. The first is of … [Read more...] about Picture Book Author Laronda Gardner Middlemiss Writes so Her Son Can See Himself in Books
