In her upper middle grade novel THE RED UMBRELLA, first-time author Christina Gonzalez has written a timely story about political upheavals and how they can affect families. We are glad to welcome her to ReaderKidZ. Read more about Christina and her new book HERE.
Dianne White
The Red Umbrella
In a timely story of political upheaval and the heart-wrenching separation of families which results, THE RED UMBRELLA, by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, tells the story of 14-year-old Lucia and her younger brother, who are sent to live with a foster family in Nebraska by their parents at the beginning of Fidel’s Castro’s revolution. The book is based on a… Read more »
Christina’s Story
I grew up in a small, Southern town (we didn’t have a McDonald’s until I was about 10) and I did a lot of reading up in my treehouse during those years. Not that it was that much of a “treehouse” because it was just a big piece of wood up in a dogwood tree, but… Read more »
A Peek at Christina’s Office!
My office: I carry my office wherever I go. I write on my laptop and try to squeeze in time to write whenever I can. It can be in the middle of my family room … or in a corner of one of my favorite bookstores (Books & Books in Miami) or even in a… Read more »
Your Friend, Christina (A Letter to Readers)
Dear Reader, I hope you enjoy reading my book, THE RED UMBRELLA. I wrote this book because it wasn’t only a piece of American history, it was part of my own family history! My parents were part of the more than 14,000 Cuban kids who were sent by themselves to the U.S. from 1960-1962 in… Read more »
My Name is Yoon
by Helen Recorvits, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska was a Back-to-School pick in Beyond Boundaries several weeks ago. Last week, Literacyhead also featured MY NAME IS YOON in “The Art of Teaching Reading: Using Art to Understand Stories.” They write: “This week’s feature book is possibly the most moving exploration of names, identity, and school. My… Read more »
50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know
Cooperative Children’s Book Center: 50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Know: The CCBC defines “multicultural” literature as “books by and about people of color: African and African Americans, American Indians, Asian/Pacific and Asian Pacific Americans, and Latinos.” Find their listing of the 50 essential books and a range of authors and illustrators for children HERE.
