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review: Abina and the Important Men
title: Abina and the Important Men author: Trevor R. Getz and Liz Clark date: 2012 Oxford University Press non-fiction graphic novel recommended for older teens Abina and the Important Men is a nonfiction graphic novel of the case Regina v. Quamina Eddoo, 10 Nov 1876. The case will be 140 years old this November. Abina […]
Sunday Morning Reads
February 14, 2016
So glad I was out and about with my sister yesterday. It’s really snowing here today! For once, I can actually pour a cup of tea, grab a book and relax. We’re the People are working on our next summer reading list and will release again in the spring. While working in an academic library […]
book review: Henry’s Freedom Box
February 13, 2016
title : Henry’s Freedom Box: A true story from the Underground Railroad author: Ellen Levine illustrator: Kadir Nelson date: Scholastic 2007 non-fiction picture book Actually, I watched the dvd of Henry’s Freedom Box. This adaptation of the book engages artistic camera angles to bring Kadir Nelson’s artwork to live. This dvd enriches the story with […]
review: When the Slave Esperança Garcia Wrote a Letter
February 11, 2016
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Title: When the Slave Esperança Garcia Wrote a Letter Author: Sona Rosa Illustrator: Luciana Justiniani Hees Date: Groundwood Books; 2015 picture book; nonfiction Author Sonia Rose and illustrator Luciana Justiniani Hees created this non-fiction picture book to commemorate the life of Esperanca Garcia, the first enslaved Afro Brasilian to write a letter of petition for her freedom. The date of the writing […]
Critical Engagement Through Social Media
February 6, 2016
This weekend, I was honored to be part of the Center for Teaching through Children’s Books one day event subtitled “I Tweeted, I Tumbled, I Taught”. In addition to hearing many ideas, teaching strategies and insights on using social media for professional development, teaching and engaging with others in ways that are legal and responsible. […]
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