Wednesday from 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. TASL presents Straddling Cultures with Mitali Perkins as she discusses evaluation of books for empowering immigrant, adopted, or biracial kids who live within two cultures and provides a list of best books about bicultural life.
Wednesday: Straddling Cultures: How Stories Keep Kids Balanced
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For any of you looking for a vivacious speaker on moving between two cultures, Mitali Perkins is your perfect speaker. Also, if you think you understand nuances in books and movies related to cultural biases, think again. Mitali Perkins is a dynamic speaker who not only understands this straddling position, but also can help teens and adults understand the heartaches and joys which come when you live in two worlds. Her session was a gem. I hope we can have her back again to TLA.
http://www.mitaliperkins.com
Posted by MaryJo | April 20, 2008 4:06 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 16:06
One comment from a Jami Arnst in Houston ISD: "If I saw nothing else at this conference, this session made the experience worth the trip! Thanks!
I think that this was the perfect model of librarians from two different districts working together to show how they integrate TEKS and technology into library lessons. Then author, Jarrett Krosoczka, impressed us all speaking from his heart about our dedication to students and books.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maryjohum/sets
Posted by MaryJo | April 20, 2008 4:00 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 16:00