Black Oasis: Heartfelt reviews of children's literature

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Heartfelt reviews of children's literature

A couple of months ago I was befriended on Facebook by a young woman, Erika Ives, who is an adoptive mother of a 20 month old daughter from Uganda.

I was recently invited by Erika to join a Facebook group, Adoptionhair_skincare, and I find it to be an amazing support system of families wanting, and willing, to look after their children's hair. What a great group and there are always lots of fabulous tips for styles you thought you knew all about...

As it turns out, Erika had ordered my books and has thus received them and written a review for both.

Feel free to join the above group and click on the links below to read the reviews - wonderful words from the heart!

Here is the post to what Erika said in her review of the first book:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.phpuid=109425222412663&topic=275

Here is the post to what Erika said in her review of the second book:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=109425222412663&topic=276

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For schools, I do a presentation that uses any of my books, Why Can't You Look Like Me, Where Do I Belong, or What Is A Part Of Me, as a point of departure for discussing differences in people, family situations and about how believing in the negative words and behaviours towards people who are different, can hurt oneself and others. The positive message of being different is acceptable is encouraged and discussed with the children throughout the presentation. Self confidence is key throughout the discussion. There is generally a question and answer period with the children, as they are always quite inquisitive about the books. The presentation can last 30-45 minutes, depending on age, and can be tailored to the needs of a given grade level or curriculum.

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