(Guest post from Barefoot Books)
From the very beginning, Barefoot Books have represented a vast array of cultures and perspectives, while also providing children of all backgrounds a mirror of their own experiences.
{Guest post by Lisa Rose}
In 1997, after years of education and training, I finally had my own classroom. On the first day of school, I looked out at my students. I really couldn’t tell one bald-headed black boy from the next. I had a horrifying thought: I am ignorant! How could I, a grandchild of a family who was slaughtered in the Holocaust, lack understanding of a minority? The answer is exposure.
This experience happened over 20 years ago, and since that time, I have taught in many schools where most of my students are African American. As a result, I have been immersed in both African American and Jewish communities and observe not only our differences but our similarities. Because of this immersion in both communities, I became intrigued by stories of Black and Jewish friendships. So, when I discovered the story about how -, I was not only interested—but excited.
Guest post from Language Lizard
Historically, fables often feature talking animals in a short story format that teaches a simple lesson. The most well-known creator of fables is Aesop, a Greek slave believed to have lived around 560 BC. Some of his most popular fables are “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg,” and “The Lion and the Mouse.” There are also more modern-day fables, like Dr. Seuss‘s The Lorax.
Blog Tour Schedule:
3/1 – BookhoundsYA
3/2 – Book Briefs
3/3 – Frantic Mommy
3/4 – Randomly Reading
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3/8 – I’m All Booked Up
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3/12 – Feed Your Fiction Addiction
{Guest post from Mel Darbon, author of Rosie Loves Jack}
Welcome to the Rosie Loves Jack Blog Tour!
To celebrate the release of Rosie Loves Jack by Mel Darbon on March 1st, blogs across the web are featuring original content from Mel, as well as 10 chances to win the hardcover!