by Welcome to Newton, MA, a fascinating city about seven miles west of Boston. I have lived here for more than twenty years — right over the Mass Pike in West Newton Hills. My husband and I also raised our three children here. Newton, MA is a liberal and wealthy small town. As it turns […]
Children’s Books about Asian Pacific American Athletes
by Today’s media often perpetuates many harmful stereotypes. For example, Asian Pacific American women are often sexualized as either submissive or “dragon ladies.” Moreover, Asian Pacific American men are often depicted as nerdy and emasculated. Nothing could be further from the truth. Asian Pacific Americans are regular people like everyone else. And showing only one, […]
Fold an Easy Origami Sumo and the Tokyo Olympics
by The Tokyo Olympics are postponed for one year but we can still learn about Japanese culture. Did you know that sumo was being considered as an exhibition sport for the Tokyo Olympics? Sumo wasn’t chosen because only a few countries with a sizeable Japanese ex-pat population had sumo. Karate was chosen instead. But I […]
Top 10: Diwali Books for Kids
by I knew so little about Diwali other than it’s a celebration of the Festival of Lights that I really enjoyed reading a pile of books to learn more. What’s interesting is that each of these 10 books revealed a different and unique aspect of this holiday. Map from TravBuddy by