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“Burning books is not the same as burning bodies, but when one intervenes...against mass destruction of churches and books one arrives just in time to prevent the burning of bodies.“ --Raphael Lemkin

Recent acquisition for our personal library.

This story can be used in a discussion about how some things can be seen in very different ways, even when they are the seemingly black and white. Before the story begins, the students can engage in discussion about what they think they know about dragons and at the end, they can be asked on whether their ideas have changed about dragons.

“Both journeys are yours to take.“

Picturebook. The bright red and blue dragons represent the fire and water themes, two supposedly conflicting ideas that follow the theme of the story. The illustrations and colors used throughout the book represent the mystique of the imaginative travels the little boy faces. The illustrations throughout the book represent the mystical themes shown in the book.

“But even though I was ashamed, I knew that my mother's story was true. It was the story of my family, the story of my people. And it was a story of survival.“

This book could be used at any age to help children understand that differences in cultures and tradition can be completely different, but are unique and should be celebrated. In a young elementary classroom, I could see this book being read aloud and then having children write and share some traditions that their family has.

Award winning- A young Chinese American girl is embarrassed when her parents stop to gather watercress from a ditch. She doesn't understand why they can't just buy food like other families. However, her mother shares a story about the hardships her family faced in China, where watercress was a symbol of survival and resilience. The girl learns to appreciate her heritage and the sacrifices her parents made for their family.

“Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela... that‘s my name, and it fits me just right.“

Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long—until her father tells her the story behind each part of it.