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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Azzi In Between by Sarah Garland. Azzi In Between can be paired with wordless picture book Here I Am by Patty Kim. Both tell the story of a family’s immigration to a new country. Azzi In Between is a particularly gentle version of a family escaping as war refugees. Azzi’s new home takes some getting used to. WORDLESS DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS Right about now, you are probably ready for a trip to the beach or a dip in a pool? Or maybe you are planning a trip to NYC to check out the sights? I have three beautiful Asian American wordless picture books that will take you there with just a flip of a page. What amazing diversity wordless picture books do you love? Please share! Thank you! Pool by JiHyeon Lee A swimming pool gets overrun MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

READER CHALLENGE: BOOK RECOMENDATIONS FOR 13-YEAR-OLD BOY Book recommendations for an avid 13-year-old boy reader who likes fantasy adventure along the lines of Rick Riordan, Anthony Horovitz, Robert Muchamore, and Patrick Ness. Fave series include The Hunger Games, Nicholas Flamel, Artemis Fowl and Young Bond. RISING FOURTH GRADE SUMMER READING HOMEWORK 6. 4th Grade Poetry Picture Book. Firefly July and Other Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko. Poetry is outside our comfort zone, but this lovely picture book of very short and famous poems is a good way to get a toe in the water. The illustrations tie the poems from different poets into a BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. THE INSIDE SCOOP ON JACKIE ROBINSON AND HIS TEAMMATES Told from the point of view of a fictional bat boy, it’s the story of Jackie Robinson’s first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. What struck me was the reaction of his teammates reflected the world around him during this time of segregation and Jim Crow laws. Eddie Stansky did not being on an integrated team, but when a rival team harassed

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TOP 10: AFRAID OF THE DARK PICTURE BOOKS Top 10: Scared of the Dark Books for Kids. 10. There’s A Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer. My favorite book about being scared of the dark is this picture book, read aloud by Billy Crystal. It’s perfection! 9. The Dark by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen. ART COMPETITIONS FOR TEENS Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders® Challenge is an international art competition that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.. The Science without Borders® Challenge was created to get students and teachers interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art. 10 GREAT BOOKS ON CHINA FOR KIDS 10 great books on China for kids. 10. Mei-Mei Loves the Morning by Margaret Tsubakiyama. Experience life in modern-day China with Mei-Mei, her grandfather, and her bird as they spend the morning biking through the streets of an urban city in China. The BEST MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR KIDS (AGES 2-12) Every summer I stress out about what books to get for my kids that they will like but are also exposing them -- as only books can do -- to the wide world all around them both past, present and future. This summer, we are going to take a trip around the world by reading these multi-cultural books. What is great about this list is that it covers all the ages of my kids: from preschool through PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT MEXICO: TOP 10 PICKS 10 Great Picture Books about Mexico. This collection of picture books is meant for all years of elementary school. I noticed that our 5th graders studied the Ancient Mayans. 10. Rain Player by David Wisniewski. This reads like a folk tale but it’s actually an original story set in Maya civilization. THE INSIDE SCOOP ON JACKIE ROBINSON AND HIS TEAMMATES Told from the point of view of a fictional bat boy, it’s the story of Jackie Robinson’s first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. What struck me was the reaction of his teammates reflected the world around him during this time of segregation and Jim Crow laws. Eddie Stansky did not being on an integrated team, but when a rival team harassed

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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

WORDLESS DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS Right about now, you are probably ready for a trip to the beach or a dip in a pool? Or maybe you are planning a trip to NYC to check out the sights? I have three beautiful Asian American wordless picture books that will take you there with just a flip of a page. What amazing diversity wordless picture books do you love? Please share! Thank you! Pool by JiHyeon Lee A swimming pool gets overrun 19 PICTURE BOOKS THAT TEACH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS Can picture books teach life lessons? I think so. To find life lessons, I went to some original sources life lessons from a 90-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man. Their words of wisdom were similar and it's about living well to live long. I added in a few life lessons that I've found along the way and the picture books that help

to illustrate it.

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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

to illustrate it.

5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. SUMO JOE AT NEWTON FAMILY FUN DAY 2021 Thank you to Newton’s Cultural Development Department has teamed up and Newton Community Pride for promoting springtime fun with Family Fun Day. Thank you also to Story Starters who invited me to join their storytime event for Newton’s Family Fun Day 2021.. Story Starters equips families with strategies to raise kids with anti-racist values and together inspire racial justice action in PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR 1- Our first step in solving the cube is to build a white cross. Start by creating a daisy, in other words, four white edge pieces around the yellow centerpiece. This is largely based on trial and error, but for extra help check out this video. 2- Turn the daisy upside down to create the white cross. JUNE 2021 | PRAGMATIC MOM If you would like your kids to be excited about science and math, it is a great idea to introduce fun STEAM activities as young as possible. For most people, solving a MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: 60+ BOOK LISTS More lists and reviews of diverse, inclusive, and multicultural books for children from KidLit bloggers here on my Pinterest board: My books: BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters

in their books.

DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. 7 GREAT NEW DIVERSITY EASY READERS 7 Great NEW Diversity Easy Readers. Posted on December 20, 2015. February 22, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. I’m thrilled to be judging first round Easy Readers and Early Chapter books for the Cybils! I’m joined by Katie Fitzgerald of Story Time Secrets , Jennifer Wharton of Library Thing, and Jean Little Library, Juliana Lee of Juliana Lee 19 PERFECT READ ALOUDS FOR 1ST GRADE Read alouds for 1st grade. 19. One Green Apple by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Ted Lewin. Eve Bunting really knows how to introduce sensitive subjects to young readers. In One Green Apple, Farah, a young Muslim immigrant finds a way to connect with her classmates on a school field trip to an apple farm, even though she doesn’t realize

that

19 PICTURE BOOKS THAT TEACH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS Can picture books teach life lessons? I think so. To find life lessons, I went to some original sources life lessons from a 90-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man. Their words of wisdom were similar and it's about living well to live long. I added in a few life lessons that I've found along the way and the picture books that help

to illustrate it.

GREAT KIDS' BOOK CLUB MEETINGS This was a really great book club meeting. The mom hid invitation cards filled out with instructions throughout the house. As the kids found the cards, they did the activity. Here are some of the cards which make up different steps of planning a party. 1) Go to the living

room.

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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

to illustrate it.

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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

to illustrate it.

5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. SUMO JOE AT NEWTON FAMILY FUN DAY 2021 Thank you to Newton’s Cultural Development Department has teamed up and Newton Community Pride for promoting springtime fun with Family Fun Day. Thank you also to Story Starters who invited me to join their storytime event for Newton’s Family Fun Day 2021.. Story Starters equips families with strategies to raise kids with anti-racist values and together inspire racial justice action in PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR 1- Our first step in solving the cube is to build a white cross. Start by creating a daisy, in other words, four white edge pieces around the yellow centerpiece. This is largely based on trial and error, but for extra help check out this video. 2- Turn the daisy upside down to create the white cross. MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: 60+ BOOK LISTS More lists and reviews of diverse, inclusive, and multicultural books for children from KidLit bloggers here on my Pinterest board: My books: BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters

in their books.

7 GREAT NEW DIVERSITY EASY READERS 7 Great NEW Diversity Easy Readers. Posted on December 20, 2015. February 22, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. I’m thrilled to be judging first round Easy Readers and Early Chapter books for the Cybils! I’m joined by Katie Fitzgerald of Story Time Secrets , Jennifer Wharton of Library Thing, and Jean Little Library, Juliana Lee of Juliana Lee DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. KOREAN AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS Best #OwnVoices Korean American Children’s Books. In any case, ride the trend and enjoy these 10 Korean American children’s books with your children. p.s. 15 Great Korean Folktales for Kids. 10. Sumi’s First Day of School Ever by Soyung Pak. Sumi doesn’t speak English and today is her very first day of school ever. ART COMPETITIONS FOR TEENS Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders® Challenge is an international art competition that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.. The Science without Borders® Challenge was created to get students and teachers interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art. THINGS DOGS EAT THAT WILL KILL THEM: RAISINS, ONIONS, ETC. Foods That Can Kill Your Dog! Grapes and Raisins: Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill a dog. Onions: Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia. Chocolate: Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker’s chocolate is the most dangerous.

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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

to illustrate it.

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by Pragmatic Mom. I’m personally a foraging enthusiast but it’s not a passion that members of my family share. Still, I haven’t given up. I have taken them on a foraging field trip with a local expert. I make a point of showing them edible plants in our neighborhood. I have MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO BRUNO MARS When I started writing Asian Pacific American Heroes, the first person I wrote about was Bruno Mars. It was daunting to capture his huge and successful life thus far in just a few paragraphs. I submitted what I had to my editors and they responded with specific questions including why did Bruno Mars get dropped from his first label. What went wrong? 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

to illustrate it.

5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. SUMO JOE AT NEWTON FAMILY FUN DAY 2021 Thank you to Newton’s Cultural Development Department has teamed up and Newton Community Pride for promoting springtime fun with Family Fun Day. Thank you also to Story Starters who invited me to join their storytime event for Newton’s Family Fun Day 2021.. Story Starters equips families with strategies to raise kids with anti-racist values and together inspire racial justice action in PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR 1- Our first step in solving the cube is to build a white cross. Start by creating a daisy, in other words, four white edge pieces around the yellow centerpiece. This is largely based on trial and error, but for extra help check out this video. 2- Turn the daisy upside down to create the white cross. MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: 60+ BOOK LISTS More lists and reviews of diverse, inclusive, and multicultural books for children from KidLit bloggers here on my Pinterest board: My books: BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters

in their books.

7 GREAT NEW DIVERSITY EASY READERS 7 Great NEW Diversity Easy Readers. Posted on December 20, 2015. February 22, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. I’m thrilled to be judging first round Easy Readers and Early Chapter books for the Cybils! I’m joined by Katie Fitzgerald of Story Time Secrets , Jennifer Wharton of Library Thing, and Jean Little Library, Juliana Lee of Juliana Lee DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Graphic novels are my secret weapon to get any kid reading. My recent discovery is that there are also multicultural, diversity, and inclusive graphic novels that bring kids into different perspectives like what it’s like to have hearing loss or go through a civil war. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. ART COMPETITIONS FOR TEENS Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders® Challenge is an international art competition that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.. The Science without Borders® Challenge was created to get students and teachers interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art. KOREAN AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS Best #OwnVoices Korean American Children’s Books. In any case, ride the trend and enjoy these 10 Korean American children’s books with your children. p.s. 15 Great Korean Folktales for Kids. 10. Sumi’s First Day of School Ever by Soyung Pak. Sumi doesn’t speak English and today is her very first day of school ever. THINGS DOGS EAT THAT WILL KILL THEM: RAISINS, ONIONS, ETC. Foods That Can Kill Your Dog! Grapes and Raisins: Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill a dog. Onions: Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia. Chocolate: Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker’s chocolate is the most dangerous.

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May 23, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. Please welcome my guest author today, Rajani LaRocca. I am dubbing 2021 The Year of Rajani LaRocca Children’s Books because look at the amazing lineup of books being released this year!!! I met Rajani at The Concord Bookshop several years ago for her Midsummer’s Mayhem book launch event. SUMO JOE AT NEWTON FAMILY FUN DAY 2021 Thank you to Newton’s Cultural Development Department has teamed up and Newton Community Pride for promoting springtime fun with Family Fun Day. Thank you also to Story Starters who invited me to join their storytime event for Newton’s Family Fun Day 2021.. Story Starters equips families with strategies to raise kids with anti-racist values and together inspire racial justice action in 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Azzi In Between by Sarah Garland. Azzi In Between can be paired with wordless picture book Here I Am by Patty Kim. Both tell the story of a family’s immigration to a new country. Azzi In Between is a particularly gentle version of a family escaping as war refugees. Azzi’s new home takes some getting used to. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. WORDLESS DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS Right about now, you are probably ready for a trip to the beach or a dip in a pool? Or maybe you are planning a trip to NYC to check out the sights? I have three beautiful Asian American wordless picture books that will take you there with just a flip of a page. What amazing diversity wordless picture books do you love? Please share! Thank you! Pool by JiHyeon Lee A swimming pool gets overrun 5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

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BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. RISING FOURTH GRADE SUMMER READING HOMEWORK 6. 4th Grade Poetry Picture Book. Firefly July and Other Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko. Poetry is outside our comfort zone, but this lovely picture book of very short and famous poems is a good way to get a toe in the water. The illustrations tie the poems from different poets into a PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR 1- Our first step in solving the cube is to build a white cross. Start by creating a daisy, in other words, four white edge pieces around the yellow centerpiece. This is largely based on trial and error, but for extra help check out this video. 2- Turn the daisy upside down to create the white cross. TOP 10 BOOKS FOR TEEN STRUGGLING READERS 10. Bi-Normal by M.G. Higgins. Brett Miller is one of the kings of Elkhead High. Everyone knows the kings rule the school. Football stars. Pretty girls. The in-crowd. Brett and his buddies are the tormentors; nobody messes with them. His life seems perfect, Normal. DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. I'M ON NBC WITH JULIE CHU!! Abby Chin is an NBC correspondent for Boston Sports, specifically the Celtics. Julie Chu (Chinese & Puerto Rican American), a hockey player, is the first Asian-American female to compete for the United States in the Winter Olympics for a sport other than figure skating. She took home three silver medals and one bronze medal from five Olympics. CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT BUILD VOCABULARY These children’s books that build vocabulary are read alouds for vocabulary development! Great expressive language and introduction to big words. These picture books are a fun way to build vocabulary effortlessly. I also have a series of posts on picture books with SAT vocabulary from the literacy specialist at our elementary school. She selects a series of picture books and pulls out big 19 PICTURE BOOKS THAT TEACH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS Can picture books teach life lessons? I think so. To find life lessons, I went to some original sources life lessons from a 90-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man. Their words of wisdom were similar and it's about living well to live long. I added in a few life lessons that I've found along the way and the picture books that help

to illustrate it.

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This week we have some cuties reading by themselves, with their older brother, with friends on a play date (most unusual for these sporty boys to be reading and not whacking balls around), and yours truly reading with my youngest when he was Star of the Week. MULTICULTURAL BOARD BOOKS: TOP 10 PICKS The Tiny Traveler: Japan by Misti Kenison. This book of nature teaches colors by referencing iconic images of Japan like Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and bonsai. Armchair travel with your toddler or preschooler! This great series covers other countries including Egpyt,

France, and Italy.

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impressive muscles.

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impressive muscles.

BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. RISING FOURTH GRADE SUMMER READING HOMEWORK 6. 4th Grade Poetry Picture Book. Firefly July and Other Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko. Poetry is outside our comfort zone, but this lovely picture book of very short and famous poems is a good way to get a toe in the water. The illustrations tie the poems from different poets into a PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR 1- Our first step in solving the cube is to build a white cross. Start by creating a daisy, in other words, four white edge pieces around the yellow centerpiece. This is largely based on trial and error, but for extra help check out this video. 2- Turn the daisy upside down to create the white cross. TOP 10 BOOKS FOR TEEN STRUGGLING READERS 10. Bi-Normal by M.G. Higgins. Brett Miller is one of the kings of Elkhead High. Everyone knows the kings rule the school. Football stars. Pretty girls. The in-crowd. Brett and his buddies are the tormentors; nobody messes with them. His life seems perfect, Normal. POSTS ON MY BOOKS ARCHIVES A huge thank you to Amanda of Miss Panda Chinese for interviewing me on her channel. We talk about Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Chinese versus Japanese New DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. 19 PICTURE BOOKS THAT TEACH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS Can picture books teach life lessons? I think so. To find life lessons, I went to some original sources life lessons from a 90-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man. Their words of wisdom were similar and it's about living well to live long. I added in a few life lessons that I've found along the way and the picture books that help

to illustrate it.

I'M ON NBC WITH JULIE CHU!! Abby Chin is an NBC correspondent for Boston Sports, specifically the Celtics. Julie Chu (Chinese & Puerto Rican American), a hockey player, is the first Asian-American female to compete for the United States in the Winter Olympics for a sport other than figure skating. She took home three silver medals and one bronze medal from five Olympics. CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT BUILD VOCABULARY These children’s books that build vocabulary are read alouds for vocabulary development! Great expressive language and introduction to big words. These picture books are a fun way to build vocabulary effortlessly. I also have a series of posts on picture books with SAT vocabulary from the literacy specialist at our elementary school. She selects a series of picture books and pulls out big TOP 10: AFRAID OF THE DARK PICTURE BOOKS Top 10: Scared of the Dark Books for Kids. 10. There’s A Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer. My favorite book about being scared of the dark is this picture book, read aloud by Billy Crystal. It’s perfection! 9. The Dark by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen.

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May 23, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. Please welcome my guest author today, Rajani LaRocca. I am dubbing 2021 The Year of Rajani LaRocca Children’s Books because look at the amazing lineup of books being released this year!!! I met Rajani at The Concord Bookshop several years ago for her Midsummer’s Mayhem book launch event. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Azzi In Between by Sarah Garland. Azzi In Between can be paired with wordless picture book Here I Am by Patty Kim. Both tell the story of a family’s immigration to a new country. Azzi In Between is a particularly gentle version of a family escaping as war refugees. Azzi’s new home takes some getting used to. 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. WORDLESS DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS Right about now, you are probably ready for a trip to the beach or a dip in a pool? Or maybe you are planning a trip to NYC to check out the sights? I have three beautiful Asian American wordless picture books that will take you there with just a flip of a page. What amazing diversity wordless picture books do you love? Please share! Thank you! Pool by JiHyeon Lee A swimming pool gets overrun DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT FOOD Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley, illustrated by Peter J. Thornton. Carrie looks for her little brother Anthony at all the houses in the neighborhood. He tends to wander their neighborhood tasting everyone’s dinner. He’s not at Mr. and Mrs. D’s house but she gets to try their black-eyed peas and rice from Barbardos. RISING FOURTH GRADE SUMMER READING HOMEWORK 6. 4th Grade Poetry Picture Book. Firefly July and Other Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko. Poetry is outside our comfort zone, but this lovely picture book of very short and famous poems is a good way to get a toe in the water. The illustrations tie the poems from different poets into a 5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

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May 23, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. Please welcome my guest author today, Rajani LaRocca. I am dubbing 2021 The Year of Rajani LaRocca Children’s Books because look at the amazing lineup of books being released this year!!! I met Rajani at The Concord Bookshop several years ago for her Midsummer’s Mayhem book launch event. DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Azzi In Between by Sarah Garland. Azzi In Between can be paired with wordless picture book Here I Am by Patty Kim. Both tell the story of a family’s immigration to a new country. Azzi In Between is a particularly gentle version of a family escaping as war refugees. Azzi’s new home takes some getting used to. 40+ LISTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS Take a look at these Asian American books for kids!Celebrate Korean, Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Chinese cultures and more with these children’s books! One of the most exciting things for me about blogging was discovering Asian American books for kids. WORDLESS DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS Right about now, you are probably ready for a trip to the beach or a dip in a pool? Or maybe you are planning a trip to NYC to check out the sights? I have three beautiful Asian American wordless picture books that will take you there with just a flip of a page. What amazing diversity wordless picture books do you love? Please share! Thank you! Pool by JiHyeon Lee A swimming pool gets overrun DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT FOOD Everybody Cooks Rice by Norah Dooley, illustrated by Peter J. Thornton. Carrie looks for her little brother Anthony at all the houses in the neighborhood. He tends to wander their neighborhood tasting everyone’s dinner. He’s not at Mr. and Mrs. D’s house but she gets to try their black-eyed peas and rice from Barbardos. RISING FOURTH GRADE SUMMER READING HOMEWORK 6. 4th Grade Poetry Picture Book. Firefly July and Other Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko. Poetry is outside our comfort zone, but this lovely picture book of very short and famous poems is a good way to get a toe in the water. The illustrations tie the poems from different poets into a 5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. MEET ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERO DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might be known for his wrestling career or as the highest-earning actor in Hollywood, but I admire him for the charitable work that he does quietly and tirelessly. In this Inside Edition video clip, he connects with a fan who has terminal leukemia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's heart is perhaps bigger than his

impressive muscles.

BOOKS FOR KIDS WHOSE BEST FRIEND MOVED AWAY A Year with Marmalade by Alison Reynolds and Heath McKenzie. Ella and Maddy are best friends but one autumn day, Maddy tells Ella that she’s going away for a year and asks her to look after her cat, Marmalade. As the seasons change, Marmalade keeps Ella company but she still misses Maddy. Finally, autumn comes again, and Maddy is back. PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR 1- Our first step in solving the cube is to build a white cross. Start by creating a daisy, in other words, four white edge pieces around the yellow centerpiece. This is largely based on trial and error, but for extra help check out this video. 2- Turn the daisy upside down to create the white cross. TOP 10 BOOKS FOR TEEN STRUGGLING READERS 10. Bi-Normal by M.G. Higgins. Brett Miller is one of the kings of Elkhead High. Everyone knows the kings rule the school. Football stars. Pretty girls. The in-crowd. Brett and his buddies are the tormentors; nobody messes with them. His life seems perfect, Normal. POSTS ON MY BOOKS ARCHIVES A huge thank you to Amanda of Miss Panda Chinese for interviewing me on her channel. We talk about Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Chinese versus Japanese New DIY STEM PAPER CIRCUITS: LIGHT UP CARDS This STEM project teaches kids about circuits and electricity. Because there are tiny parts, I recommend it for ages 10 and older. This coincides nicely with 5th grade Core Curriculum circuits as well. There are a few hurdles for doing this project. To make it easier for my readers to do this science project, I'm giving away some kits of the harder to procure parts. I'M ON NBC WITH JULIE CHU!! Abby Chin is an NBC correspondent for Boston Sports, specifically the Celtics. Julie Chu (Chinese & Puerto Rican American), a hockey player, is the first Asian-American female to compete for the United States in the Winter Olympics for a sport other than figure skating. She took home three silver medals and one bronze medal from five Olympics. 19 PICTURE BOOKS THAT TEACH IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS Can picture books teach life lessons? I think so. To find life lessons, I went to some original sources life lessons from a 90-year-old woman and a 99-year-old man. Their words of wisdom were similar and it's about living well to live long. I added in a few life lessons that I've found along the way and the picture books that help

to illustrate it.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT BUILD VOCABULARY These children’s books that build vocabulary are read alouds for vocabulary development! Great expressive language and introduction to big words. These picture books are a fun way to build vocabulary effortlessly. I also have a series of posts on picture books with SAT vocabulary from the literacy specialist at our elementary school. She selects a series of picture books and pulls out big TOP 10: AFRAID OF THE DARK PICTURE BOOKS Top 10: Scared of the Dark Books for Kids. 10. There’s A Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer. My favorite book about being scared of the dark is this picture book, read aloud by Billy Crystal. It’s perfection! 9. The Dark by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen. MULTICULTURAL BOARD BOOKS: TOP 10 PICKS The Tiny Traveler: Japan by Misti Kenison. This book of nature teaches colors by referencing iconic images of Japan like Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and bonsai. Armchair travel with your toddler or preschooler! This great series covers other countries including Egpyt,

France, and Italy.

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in their books.

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in their books.

DIVERSITY GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR KIDS Azzi In Between by Sarah Garland. Azzi In Between can be paired with wordless picture book Here I Am by Patty Kim. Both tell the story of a family’s immigration to a new country. Azzi In Between is a particularly gentle version of a family escaping as war refugees. Azzi’s new home takes some getting used to. TOP 10: AFRAID OF THE DARK PICTURE BOOKS Top 10: Scared of the Dark Books for Kids. 10. There’s A Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer. My favorite book about being scared of the dark is this picture book, read aloud by Billy Crystal. It’s perfection! 9. The Dark by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Jon Klassen. THINGS DOGS EAT THAT WILL KILL THEM: RAISINS, ONIONS, ETC.CAN DOGS EAT RAISINSDOG ALLERGY RAISINS Foods That Can Kill Your Dog! Grapes and Raisins: Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill a dog. Onions: Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia. Chocolate: Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker’s chocolate is the most dangerous. 5TH GRADE CLOUD SCIENCE PROJECT My three kids have been lucky enough to have the same kindergarten teacher and the same 5th grade teacher -- bookends to their elementary school lives. Every year in 5th grade, the grade does a big science unit on the weather which includes cloud formations. And, every year, the kids make cloud posters. Day 1: Painting the background Kids also have the option to think outside of the box. WORDLESS DIVERSITY PICTURE BOOKS Right about now, you are probably ready for a trip to the beach or a dip in a pool? Or maybe you are planning a trip to NYC to check out the sights? I have three beautiful Asian American wordless picture books that will take you there with just a flip of a page. What amazing diversity wordless picture books do you love? Please share! Thank you! Pool by JiHyeon Lee A swimming pool gets overrun RISING FOURTH GRADE SUMMER READING HOMEWORK 6. 4th Grade Poetry Picture Book. Firefly July and Other Very Short Poems by Paul B. Janeczko. Poetry is outside our comfort zone, but this lovely picture book of very short and famous poems is a good way to get a toe in the water. The illustrations tie the poems from different poets into a BEST MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR KIDS (AGES 2-12)BEST MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOLERSMULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR PREKMULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDRENMULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDRENMULTICULTURAL PRESCHOOL IDEASPRESCHOOL MULTICULTURAL BOOK Every summer I stress out about what books to get for my kids that they will like but are also exposing them -- as only books can do -- to the wide world all around them both past, present and future. This summer, we are going to take a trip around the world by reading these multi-cultural books. What is great about this list is that it covers all the ages of my kids: from preschool through THE INSIDE SCOOP ON JACKIE ROBINSON AND HIS TEAMMATES Told from the point of view of a fictional bat boy, it’s the story of Jackie Robinson’s first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. What struck me was the reaction of his teammates reflected the world around him during this time of segregation and Jim Crow laws. Eddie Stansky did not being on an integrated team, but when a rival team harassed PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT CURIOSITY “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back” Did you know that there is a second part to the famous proverb?It supports the recent research that “children with lower socioeconomic status generally have lower achievement than peers, but those who were characterized as curious performed similarly on math and reading assessments as children from higher-income families.” BEST PICTURE BOOKS FOR KIDS Please visit Historic Newton’s Facebook page for my Sumo Joe Storytime event. The book, illustrated by Nat Iwata, follows Sumo Joe and his friends as they enjoy pretending to be sumo wrestlers. LEARNING ABOUT RUBIK’S CUBE ALGORITHMS: STEAM ACTIVITY FOR If you would like your kids to be excited about science and math, it is a great idea to introduce fun STEAM activities as young as possible. For most people, solving a ART PROJECTS & BOOKS FOR CREATIVE KIDS Art Projects and Books for Kids. This is an index of my Art Projects for Kids.Most are inspired by a children’s book. For a complete list of all my book lists, please POSTS ON MY BOOKS ARCHIVES A huge thank you to Amanda of Miss Panda Chinese for interviewing me on her channel. We talk about Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Chinese versus Japanese New EDUCATION AND PARENTING In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord is the story of Shirley Temple Wong as she immigrates to America at age 8 and discovers that American is the land of opportunity by learning about baseball, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the great Jackie Robinson. BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS IDEAS FOR BOOKS AND ACTIVITIES February 22, 2021. by Pragmatic Mom. I thought I’d combine activities and books for some summer activity ideas. Today’s activity is about flying as in: aviation, female pilots, and pioneering aviators! First some aviation book ideas for both boys and girls . Fabulous Flying Females: Women Aviator Books for Kids 10 Books

for Kids Who

THINGS DOGS EAT THAT WILL KILL THEM: RAISINS, ONIONS, ETC. Foods That Can Kill Your Dog! Grapes and Raisins: Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill a dog. Onions: Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia. Chocolate: Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker’s chocolate is the most dangerous. TOP 10: BEST BEGINNING CHAPTER BOOK SERIES (AGES 6-9) Dragons and aliens and dinosaurs, oh my! And for girls, there are interesting slightly mischieveous girls to meet as well as cousins who are really sweet. Short chapter book series can often have repetitive plot lines about nothing or language that is neither rich nor interesting. There is something special about each of these book series for the child AND the adult reading along. ART COMPETITIONS FOR TEENS Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation’s Science without Borders® Challenge is an international art competition that engages students to promote the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources.. The Science without Borders® Challenge was created to get students and teachers interested in ocean conservation through various forms of art.

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I met Sarah Marie Jette at our first NESCBWI Meet & Greet for YA/Children’s Writers and Illustrators of Color. as part of the new NESCBWI Equity and Inclusion Committee that I am on. She told me about her new book and we were both struck by the lack of children’s and YA books that have… Please follow and like us:

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6 MONTH ANNIVERSARY SUMO JOE & 6 BOOK GIVEAWAY! Posted on January 10, 2020January 3, 2020

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I’m grateful that my mother was able to read my debut picture book. My mother was always supportive of everything we did and when my sister and I started writing and publishing books, she would make a point of purchasing five copies. At the time, she was living in an Independent Living facility so she… Please follow and like us:

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SPEAKING AT ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES AT UMASS BOSTON Posted on January 8, 2020January 3, 2020

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