Papertigers.org | December 2010 |


			Spirit of PaperTigers Project: donating books to schools and libraries in areas of need. To find out about the books selected for donation this year, and about their authors and illustrators, see here.

In this interview, award-winning writer and literacy advocate Pat Mora, founder of El día de los niños/El día de los libros, talks about her books and fierce commitment to literacy and bilingual education...


	Award-winnning author Rukhsana Khan speaks of the dangers of cultural stereotyping, her favorite books as a child, and the experiences that have inspired her writing...

Renowned artist Allen Say, whom PaperTigers has nominated for the 2010 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, takes us on a journey through a selection of his prize-winning books...

In Edward Gonzales' gallery you will find a sample of his powerful and successful "Family Literacy and Lifelong Learning" posters. And what beautiful scenes of reading and learning they portray!...

Our Earth: How Kids Are Saving the Planet

written and illustrated by Janet Wilson (Second Story Press, 2010)

Janet Wilson’s latest book, Our Earth: How Kids Are Saving the Planet, is a roadmap of inspiration for people of every generation.

Twelve-year-old Alec Loorz, founder of Kids Versus Global Warming reminds readers on the back cover that “We’re more than just the future. We’re the present. We can make a difference now. We don’t have to wait until we’re grown up.”

Wilson profiles several amazing young people from all over the world, ranging in age from seven to seventeen, whose concern—and sometimes outrage—inspired them to become environmental activists before they could legally vote...

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			December 2010 In this bimonthly update we highlight a sample of the many and rich features from our previous issues, and talk about the changes afoot for PaperTigers in 2011. In her last editorial, Aline Pereira explains what these changes are and how they relate to the fact that, come February, sadly and unfortunately, she will no longer be PaperTigers' Managing Editor. Aline's presence at the helm of PaperTigers over the last six years has been critical; her contribution has been both extensive and immensely valuable for the site and for the blog - and she has also played an important role in helping us move towards a fuller outreach program. To say that she will be missed and that her absence will be a big loss for PaperTigers is an understatement. We are truly grateful to her for all she has done and wish her the very best in her future endeavors. We hope 2011 will be a year of learning and growth for all of us, and as we prepare to ring in the new year and say farewell to Aline, we offer you these great features from the treasure-trove that is PaperTigers. May they warm your hearts and minds and keep you coming back for more. Personal Views: On Our Street by Amelia Lau Carling Life With A Hyphen: Reading and Writing as a Korean-American by Linda Sue Park... You can read the review of her latest book, A Long Walk to Water, here. The Extra Adjective: How I Came to Terms With Being a Multicultural Author by Grace Lin Book Reviews: Make sure to read PaperTigers' new reviews, as well as the newly added reviews from CCBC and Books for Keeps...

On the PaperTigers blog you will find our current and past themes unpacked and expanded, as well as news and views on multicultural and international books, world literacy, bedtime stories, children's literature events, and more...Come and join our ongoing conversation!


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