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An A to Zed of the USA by a European Nomad

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Joanna

At the end of my thirteen amazing years in Nice before moving to the USA, and as a newbie to blogging, I wrote an A-Z about France. I have now been living in and around New York City for the … Continue reading →

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Ira’s Shakespeare Dream – Perfect Picture Book Friday & Diversity Day

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Joanna

Title: Ira’s Shakespeare Dream Written by: Glenda Armand illustrated by: Floyd Cooper Published by: Lee & Low, May 2015 Themes: African Americans, biography, Ira Aldridge, Shakespeare, acting, diversity, abolition of slavery in the USA Ages: 7-11+ Genre: Picture Book Biography Opening: IRA COULD NOT KEEP … Continue reading →

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Hervé Tullet – Illustrator Interview

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Joanna

What do you do when you are at a posh reception at the French embassy to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of one of the top French Children’s publishing houses, ”Ecole des Loisirs, and you spot one of your favorite author/illustrators … Continue reading →

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