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My Grandma made this crab meat dip for every family holiday dinner. Each one of my kids as well as my dad, my brother and even me have made ourselves sick eating too much of it. Last year after my mom died my brother couldn‘t find the recipe. I had it as written on the green paper by one of my sons several years ago. I translated it to the white paper for family sharing. #LitsyLoveBingo

This was a great middle reader! I loved the homage to Nancy Drew. #hauntedshelf #hexexsandcrows @Catsandbooks

A charming, reflective picture book celebrating family heritage and Japanese-American culture with beautiful illustrations. It was sweet seeing this intergenerational day of making mochi and reflecting on loved ones who passed away. As a bonus, I always love food illustrations. #PictureBook #Japan #Mochi

“She squeezed her eyes shut, pretending she was back in her bed, back in her old house where storms stayed outside.”

This book can help students relate historical events to personal challenges, promoting empathy and critical thinking. It also provides an opportunity to discuss themes like bravery and adapting to new situations.

This book is a historical fiction picture book published in 2007. The story follows a young girl overcoming her fears as she and her family journey west during a fierce storm, highlighting themes of courage, resilience, and change.

"All the children chime in,their voices leaping over each other"

This book really spoke out to me especially the fact that this could be used to help show students other cultures and get conversations/connections about their own culture!

This story take you along Nana Akua going to school to teach students about the culture in Ghana the message behind the story allows students to think more deeply about their own culture/families. As well as things that they value.