The Reading Quilt: I Hadn’t Meant to Tell You This
The novel is a poignant tale of two girls from different worlds who find strength in each other, revealing that sometimes the most unlikely connections can lead to the most profound healing.
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The Reading Quilt: The House on Mango Street
In colorful and compelling vignettes, we experience the main character, Esperanza Cordero, as a Latina coming of age in the poorest part of Chicago.
The Reading Quilt: Daddy Says
Shange’s novel intricately navigates the realm of Black equestrianism against a backdrop of familial strife.
The Reading Quilt: Hope for the Flowers
I would win the argument that humans are not that much different from butterflies. Here is why: In the quest to find the meaning of life, a person must become introspective and brave.
The Reading Quilt – Journey with Anne Mazer on “America Street: A Multicultural Anthology of Stories”
In just a few pages, a short story provides the opportunity to take a look into a window or mirror to learn more about other cultures or make a heart connection to a part of the story that resonates with you personally.
The Reading Quilt: Snatch: The Adventures of David and Me in Old New York
Fuller, skilled at bringing history alive, captures the spirit of two brothers and their quest to protect a fugitive slave.
The Reading Quilt: After Tupac & D Foster
In her book After Tupac & D Foster (Putnam, 2008), prolific young adult author Jacqueline Woodson introduces her readers to a group of Tupac’s biggest fans.
The Reading Quilt: Finishing Strong
Cody’s book helps the reader answer the question “Are you living up to who you want to be?”
The Reading Quilt: Kitchen
This month’s selection is Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto, translated by Megan Backus.
Add African American Dads to your Literacy Programs and Watch Magic Happen
In schools where African American boys may show little to no interest in reading, imitation can positively affect their reading success.