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The Heart of the Library

October 13, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

Many of us take libraries for granted. So much so, that we forget the important role of libraries and the librarians who provide resources to everyone. But, not everyone has access to the treasures libraries have to offer. In September, I attended the first meeting of the Fresno area chapter of REFORMA, the National Association […]

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Filed Under: Books, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: #diversekidlit, Drum Dream Girl, Enchanted Air, Jr Margarita Engle, Library for London, Library in Cocal, Pura Belpre Award, Rafael Lopez, REFORMA Fresno, Robert Isquierdo, The Storyteller's Candle

Ten Important Lessons I Learned from Roald Dahl

September 13, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 3 Comments

Reading James and the Giant Peach was one of the highlights of my childhood. I was hooked from page one. Many of the most important lessons I learned in life came from books written by the brilliant Roald Dahl. And, in honor of his 100th birthday, I’m sharing some of his wise words.     […]

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Filed Under: Books, Celebrate, Inspirations Tagged With: quotes, Quotes by Roald Dahl, Roald Dahl

Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome

September 12, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 7 Comments

Today I am linking up with the great bloggers who share  Diverse Children’s Books. The current theme is Diverse Books Featuring a Character with a Disability.  This is a subject which is close to my heart. What is Asperger’s Syndrome and how do you explain it to young children? As a teacher and a mom to […]

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Filed Under: Adoption, Books Tagged With: #diverse kid lit, Armond Goes to a Party by Nancy Carlson and Armond Isaak, Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome in children's books, Asperger's syndrome picture books, I Have Asperger's and Sometimes I feel, Understanding Sam and Asperger's syndrome

A Reading Field Trip- Destination: Brazil

August 28, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 5 Comments

One of the main purposes of A Field Trip Life blog is to highlight children’s books set in locations around the world. One of the best ways to learn and understand other cultures is by traveling. The other is by reading diverse books. Although the Rio Olympics are over, I continue to think about Brazil. The suggested […]

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Filed Under: Books, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: B is For Brazil, Cassio's Day, Children's Books about Brazil, Diverse Children's Books, Living in Brazil, Maria de Fatima Campos, Victoria Goes to Brazil

Notes from the Field – The Olympic Edition

August 22, 2016 Claire Annette Noland 2 Comments

I admit it. I am an Olympic junkie. As a child, our family gathered around the television every four years and binge watched the Olympics. I rarely watch television these days but always make an exception for the Olympics. Now that the 2016 games in Rio are over, I’ve decided to revisit and share some […]

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Filed Under: Books, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: Bella and Harry - Lets Visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Refugee Olympic Team, Rio Olympics 2016

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