September 1, 2011
How do history and geography affect children? Do time and place affect how they learn? This time the TVOParents Book Club explores books that help kids celebrate their own place in this world and their own history, but also opens their eyes to different cultures and different histories.
Our Panel:
Rosemary Sadlier is the author of many books, including best-selling "The Kids Book of Black Canadian History"
Lori Kirk is the co-founder of Roots and Wings Books and the author of the children's book "Seven Hands, Seven Lands".
Top Three Picks:
Stellaluna
By Janell Cannon-
The Skin I'm In: A First Look at Racism
By Pat Thomas Illustrated by Lesley Harker -
The Kids Book of Black Canadian History
By Rosemary Sadlier
More Recommendations:
Elijah of Buxton
By Christopher Paul Curtis
Cue For Treason
By Geoffrey Trease
Seven Hands, Seven Lands
By Kim Ramsay Gorny and Lori Kirk
Have a look at all our other Book Club discussions too.
