Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Monday, January 21, 2008
An Eritrean Family
Part of the "Journey Between Two Worlds" series by Lerner Publishing, this book tells the story of Yordanos and her family, refugees from Eritrea who settled in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The books author, Lois Anne Berg, lived in Eritrea for a time, and uses that knowledge to explain the difficult history of conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The book also describes the lengthy process for Yordanos' family to immigrate to the United States and their daily life here.
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