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Guest Book Review: AHIMSA, reviewed by Padma Venkatraman
Today we are thrilled to welcome author Padma Venkatraman to the Lee & Low Books blog for a guest review of the novel Ahimsa, by Supriya Kelkar. Welcome, Padma!
Ahimsa, Supriya Kelkar’s New Visions Award-winning debut, is set in India in...
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Let’s Talk: Children’s and Teen Books that Encourage Dialogue
In this guest post, New York Public Library Head of Teen Services Elisa Garcia and Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Manager of the New York Public Library School Support Program, share some of their favorite titles for fostering conversation and dialogue....
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Celebrate National Adoption Day with our Adoption Book List
November 19th is National Adoption Day! And to celebrate, we are highlighting books that help children learn about and reflect on how families come together.
The Story I’ll Tell, by Nancy Tupper Ling, illus. by Jessica Lanan
A young child asks h...
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2016 APALA Literary Award Announced
We are thrilled to share that two LEE & LOW titles have been selected for the 2016 Literature Award given by the Asian Pacific American Library Association (APALA). Congratulations to Juna’s Jar, winner in the Picture Book category, and ...
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The Right Read Aloud for the Classroom Community You Want This Year
Whether students have a year or more under their belts or are starting school for the first time, a new school year can invoke everything from laughter to tears to giggles and cheers. Teachers face the full spectrum of student feelings about the f...
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A Win for Diversity in the News
It finally feels like autumn is here and if you don’t mind us saying, we’ve been “fall-ing” for all the diversity-related stories that have been in the news recently! Here are a few that we were especially excited to read:M...
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Trick or Treat: Diverse Books for Halloween!
Halloween, thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, is just around the corner! Whether you’re planning to spend the holiday pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, or just relaxing with a cup of steaming hot apple cid...
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What is Diwali?
Today is Diwali, a holiday otherwise known as the ‘Festival of Lights.’ In addition, it marks the beginning of the Hindu new year. Though primarily celebrated by Hindus throughout the world, Jainist and Sikh communities also observe this day. Diwa...
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Interview: Uma Krishnaswami on Citizenship, Culture, and Community
Today is the release day of Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh, a middle grade historical novel about nine-year-old Maria Singh who longs to play softball. To celebrate, we interviewed author Uma Krishnaswami to find out more about her writing proc...
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Diverse Summer Reading List 2017
Grades PreK-2
For more information about building a culturally
diverse library or a customized quote, please contact:
Abe Barretto, Vice President of Educational Sales
abarretto@leeandlow.com
(212) 779-4400 ext. 23
is committed to meeting the ...
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2017 Diverse Summer Reading List Interactive
Grades PreK-2
For more information about building a culturally
diverse library or a customized quote, please contact:
Abe Barretto, Vice President of Educational Sales
abarretto@leeandlow.com
(212) 779-4400 ext. 23
is committed to meeting the ...
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summer reading list 2017 new
Grades PreK-2
For more information about building a culturally
diverse library or a customized quote, please contact:
Abe Barretto, Vice President of Educational Sales
abarretto@leeandlow.com
(212) 779-4400 ext. 23
is committed to meeting the ...
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