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November 18, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (2)

In an effort to get these W.A.R. Reading Lists into more schools, the title of my posts will have to be searchable by using effective keywords, so I will strategize different variations. Also, this is a work in progress so pardon me on formatting and number of books. 

W.A.R. writer, and author, George Stanley commented recently.

"I think the first step is to get the public schools in this country to revise their reading lists so that the books students are required to read truly represent the diverse student population of this country. Once that is accomplished, once publishers see that schools are wanting more and more books that speak to all groups that make up this great nations, instead of just to a few, then I ...Read More

November 17, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (7)

Do you think book publishers are aware (or even care), how people like me interpret their catalogs?


I'll also note that the publishers I contacted for the W.A.R. series have not yet responded to my questions - I know, everyone's busy.

But Square Fish sent me their Winter 2010 catalog and I must say, the new paperback releases look awesome! They are featuring the fine works of Margarita Engle, Elise Broach, Tom Lalicki, Cynthia DeFelice, Karen Hesse and many other wonderful authors. I'm also proud to report that TWO of their featured authors appeared on Bowllan's Blog: ...Read More

November 13, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (9)

"Race is the core of this history, the heart of this history," he said. "It shows that the national parks are as much a cultural resource as a natural resource." -Shelton Johnson (comes via SFGate article - Park ranger asks: Where are the black visitors? by Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff Writer) 

I saw this quote from an article featuring Park Ranger, Shelton Johnson and I immediately wanted to know more. Thus my Shelton Johnson quest began while reading his thoughts on ...Read More

November 10, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (3)

Ebony Joy Wilkins is a writer and educator. She is the author of SELLOUT (July 2010 Scholastic Press).


Briefly describe the impact racism had on you as a young person.


I have heard people say, ‘I don’t see in color,’ and I believe that is admirable. Unfortunately, because of my experiences with racism as a child, I do see in color. I grew up in a fairly diverse neighborhood outside of Chicago, Illinois, but experienced a culture shock...Read More

November 9, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (2)

*CLICK HERE IF YOUR VIDEO PLAYER DOESN'T WORK* 
A group of library information students gathered for a virtual debate to discuss the effects of multiculturalism by using the Flat Classroom Project as a model. (via Eastchester sixth-graders debate diversity in global project by Randi Weiner) After reading the article and wanting to learn more, I stumbled upon this ERACISIM video, and thought about the W.A.R. series. Students wh...Read More