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 […]
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Sukkot is arguably the most fun of all Jewish holidays. It lasts a week, and it’s totally kid-friendly! Here are a few fun facts about Sukkot and some tips for enjoying the celebration. This year, Sukkot begins at sundown on Sunday, October 13. #1. Tomato or Tomahtoes? Sukkot (which can be pronounced with the accent
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When I was thinking about what countries, regions or cities to write about, I immediately thought about Baguio City, Philippines. It is the city I was born in. Writing this post gave me an opportunity to learn more about my hometown. There are so many fascinating things about this wonderful city of mine but I
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My family is so excited to celebrate one of our favorite Chinese celebrations soon. It’s called the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節, Zhōngqiū Jié). The celebration is around the new fall moon so under the lunar calendar this year it will be on Friday, September 13, 2019. Many countries in Asia observe this festival including Taiwan, China,
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I didn’t start learning a foreign language until high school. Two years of a foreign language were strongly advised for all students in college, yet few language learning opportunities existed. The only options available were Spanish or French. In fact, the same is true of my alma mater today. We live in a multicultural world.
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