Sticks, stones, shells and strings – how could you make music from all of these things? If you explore the diverse cultures from the Asian-Pacific region you’ll find some truly beautiful and unique musical instruments fashioned from these materials. And most of them date back at least several hundred years as part of the music, […]
Musical Ways To Explore Asian-Pacific Heritage With Your Child! Read More »
Do you recognize the song El Cóndor Pasa? It’s well known throughout South America and it’s sometimes even called the second national anthem of Peru. But it’s also become a favorite song in countries around the world. Here’s a version of the song by the 12 Girls Group of China performed with traditional Chinese instruments:
El Cóndor Pasa – A Peruvian Song Heard Around The World Read More »
What are your family’s favorite foods? What wonderful things do you prepare and eat at celebrations? Although most of us are familiar with our parents’ or grandparents’ immigrant journeys, have you ever thought about the food you eat? Or how have they traveled many miles with those who have come before us? What Did My
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Book Review: What Did My Ancestors Eat? Read More »
How would you like to go back in time and visit a Native American village on the coast of what is now Alaska or the Pacific Northwest? Haida author, illustrator, and artist, Sondra Simone Segundo does that with Killer Whale Eyes. In this unforgettable story with gorgeous illustrations, you travel back several centuries. Readers
An Interview with Native American Author Sondra Simone Segundo Read More »
Meet Molly. Her mom is a bush pilot in Alaska. Her dad is a wilderness guide. Molly’s family runs the Denali Trading Post in their small rural town of Qyah, Alaska. And, she also has her own television series on PBS! This is truly a unique series, even for a culturally-aware media provider like PBS.
Have You Met Molly of Denali? Read More »
