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Multicultural Children's Books

Book Inspired San Diego Field Trips

February 11, 2024 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

I believe that children’s books are perfect starting places for field trips. We’ve been inspired to visit places and learn more through many of the things that we first discovered on library and bookstore shelves. This past month was filled with these book and place excursions. GROWING AN ARTIST: The Story of a Landscaper and […]

Filed Under: Book Travel, Field Trips, Inspirations, Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Picture Books, Places Tagged With: bookish field trips, Dave's Rock Garden, Fresno Art Museum, Growing an Artist, John Parra, San Diego Botanic Garden

Read to Me as we #ReadYourWorld

January 25, 2024 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

It is the 10th anniversary of the #READYOURWORLD celebration of children’s books celebrating diversity in children’s books. I have been part of this movement since it began and have been excited to see the numbers of books featuring children and families representing many cultures, ethnicities, abilities, languages increasing over the years. This year, I’m happy […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Picture Books Tagged With: #ReadYourWorld, Diverse Children's Books, Read to Me

Celebrating SUMO JOE on Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023

January 27, 2023 Claire Annette Noland 4 Comments

Today is the 10th annual day to celebrate children’s books that showcase multicultural and diverse titles. I am excited to share a book perfect for martial arts fans – especially those interested in sumo wrestling.     SUMO JOE by Mia Wenjen (author) and Nat Iwata (illustrator) Picture book for ages 4-8 Published by Lee […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, picture books, Picture Books Tagged With: martial arts picture books, MCBD, SUMO JOE

A Little Trip to France

November 19, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

  We have a new baby in our lives, and we dream of the places we can take her. Fortunately, we can start her travels early through books. Barefoot Books has just published a wonderful new series of board books, and we begin with OUR WORLD: FRANCE Words by Evelyne Holingue and art by Marguax […]

Filed Under: board books, Book Travel, Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, Picture Books, picture books, Places Tagged With: France by Evelyne Holingue

EMET’S BOX: A Colorful Story About Following Your Heart

August 5, 2022 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

Lately I have been paying close attention to children expressing themselves through singing, painting, dancing, and playing. Then, often, something happens and they become more self-conscious and try to fit in with the expectations of others. Why is that and what can we do to help them continue to follow their passions? Today I am […]

Filed Under: Multicultural Children's Books, Picture Books Tagged With: creativity in picture books, Emet's Box, Jeni Chen author illustrator

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