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December: A Call to Action

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Mrs.N

This time of year libraries, books stores, newspapers, EVERYONE is putting out lists. Best of 2017! Holiday Gift Ideas! So many lists of books. It is wonderful and also, sometimes, overwhelming. But this year, I have a request to make. This … Continue reading →

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Starry River of the Sky

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Mrs.N

Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin This is a companion to Lin’s lovely book,  When the Mountain Meets the Moon. A young boy runs away from home with no destination, only the wish to be far away from … Continue reading →

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May Miscellany

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Mrs.N

Every year when May comes around I do some spring cleaning of my unposted drafts and so certainly, I have some reviews that have been skulking about waiting for their time in the sun.  I also have a stack of … Continue reading →

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Is Common Sense Media Enough?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mrs.N

When I started describing my blog to a local librarian, she responded with only, “Have you heard of Common Sense Media?”* Of course I have!  Although I don’t often consult the site, I think it provides a much needed service. … Continue reading →

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Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mrs.N

My former students, several of whom were bilingual, felt pretty strongly that Gung Hay Fat Choy was not the proper way of saying Happy New Year, but I no longer have them as consultants, so I’m going to have to … Continue reading →

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Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mrs.N

Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream by Jenny Han Clara Lee is super excited for the Apple Blossom Festival.  More than anything, she wants to be Little Miss Apple Pie and wear her beautiful red Korean dress and stand … Continue reading →

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Asian Food Double Bill – Dim Sum for Everyone and Bee-bim Bop!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Mrs.N

Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park With a great rhythm and rhyme Bee-Bim Bop takes a family from grocery store to table for a delicious Korean meal.  This books sends a positive message about kids being involved with the preparation of food and … Continue reading →

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Dumpling Days

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mrs.N

Dumpling Days by Grace Lin This is the third book in the series that includes Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat. During summer break, Pacy and her family are headed to Taiwan, but Pacy’s not exactly overjoyed.  … Continue reading →

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Mrs.N

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin Minli and her parents live in the shadow of the Fruitless Mountain.  Their village is poor and they work hard for the little rice they have.  Minli’s father fills her head … Continue reading →

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Year of the Rat

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Year of the Rat by Grace Lin This is the sequel to The Year of the Dog, although it does not pick up exactly where The Year of the Dog leaves off.  There has been another year in between, … Continue reading →

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