Families stick together through thick and thin. This week’s Book Room selections look at some of those families. Close together or separated by miles, families are one of many reasons to give thanks, this – and every – week of the year. THE CIRCUIT by Francisco Jiménez As a small child traveling with his family… Read more »
Sunday, November 21, 2010
RICKSHAW GIRL by Mitali Perkins
Click here to walk in Naima’s world by downloading the .pdf version of the Discussion Guide especially created to compliment Rickshaw Girl. In doing so, learn about the economic complexities of Naima’s life in Bangladesh. Engage in vibrant topics for discussion. Create artistic crafts such as creating alpanas out of chalk, salt, rice, or salt. Delve into… Read more »
THE CIRCUIT by Francisco Jimenez
Incorporate Francisco Jimenez’s timeless book into your classroom activities by accessing this on-line study guide especially created to compliment his work. Components of the guide are pre-reading and discussion questions. Click here to access the on-line study guide for The Circuit In addition click here to enjoy a mini-documentary movie, 2 book-reading movies (one in English, one Spanish),… Read more »
TORTILLA SUN by Jennifer Cervantes
Nana says that “Life is magic” and “Sometimes you can’t see the magic, you just know its there because you can feel it.” Maybe magic can be generated when readers discuss Jennifer Cervantes’ incredible Tortilla Sun together as a group. Maybe what Nana meant to say was that reading becomes magical when it’s shared with… Read more »
