Melissa Campesi tells us how her experience as an ESL teacher inspired her to write I Am An English-Language Learner.
Browsing: Culture
This book details the courage it takes to not only learn a second language but to also assimilate into a new country.
The DK Smithsonian Timelines of Everything presents information in the form of a chronologically ordered set of time-lines, ranging from the events of pre-history through to the modern world, and drawn from cultures all over the world.
A well-executed and vivid coming-of-age story, Chula the Fox introduces Chickasaw heritage and culture and explores the concepts of grief and compassion.
Filled with wisdom, knowledge, and courage—just like the Chickasaw elders—readers ages 6 and up are sure to be fascinated by this educational picture book.
Great as both a story and introductory guide to Chinese culture and cuisine, this is an excellent addition to any child’s library.
An Evening in Guanima is an engrossing collection of fascinating Bahamian folk tales is full of magic and whimsy, giving readers a peek into this unique island’s culture.
If You Were Me And Lived In … Cuba, by Carole P. Roman, is a delightful representation of the vivid and unique culture in this small island country, and is sure to inspire young readers to learn more about other places in the world
Award-winning author Carole P. Roman takes readers to northeastern Europe to see what it’s like to live in Germany in this latest installment in her famed travel series.
If You Were Me and Lived In … Israel: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World is a great choice for introducing pre-k and elementary school-aged students to the country of Israel and increasing their knowledge of diverse cultures.