International Travels with a Book

Multicultural/International YA Books 2008 This is by far my most passionate area for introducing students to literature connections in and beyond their library shelves. The world opened up to me as a reader once I began reading and hearing the voices of... More

Multicultural/International YA Books 2008 This is by far my most passionate area for introducing students to literature connections in and beyond their library shelves. The world opened up to me as a reader once I began reading and hearing the voices of those who live in other nations. Voices of those who are culturally diverse here in the United States began a connection of compassion and inspiration to my heart, as if I now had a wealth of new friends and family that I could find hope, strength, and understanding about this journey we call “life. ” Coretta Scott King Award Book: African American Literature Book Club: http://aalbc. com/books/related. htm Title: Day of Tears: A Novel in Dialogue Author: Lester, Julius RL: 5+ IL: 6-10 Themes: Slavery, Oppression, Prejudice, Injustice, Family, Freedom, Courage “The novel provides a compelling opportunity for children to step into the shoes of those whose lives were torn apart by slavery. " Finding literature that does not read like any Less