Linda Glaser - Workshops and Children's Books
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Bridge to America Houghton Mifflin, October 2005 ISBN 978-0-618-56301-2 Teacher Guide available Ages 9-12 The year is 1920 and the setting is a shtetl, a small village in northern Poland, where Fivel and his family live in fear of the ruthless Cossacks and unpredictable pogroms. As he and his mother, brother, and sisters struggle to stay alive, nine-year-old Fivel is hungry, is cold, is a rascal, is goodhearted, longs for his father, and is afraid for their lives. Will the money from America ever come? Has their father forgotten about them, perhaps even found another family? When will the next horrific Cossack raid come? Here is an absorbing, ultimately hopeful novel that creates an unforgettable portrait of a family, a time, and the bridging of two worlds. *********** "Seasoned picture book author Glaser offers a compelling historical fiction ........ readers will appreciate Fivel's direct, unaffected perspectivce on the hardships of the old country and the often-messy process of adjusting to an alien culture." -- Booklist "Even relunctant readers will enjoy this riveting account and sensitive portrayal of what it means to be an immigrant." -- School Library Journal "Glaser's first novel is an inspirational story that's clearly a labor of love and tribute. A fine addition to collections on the immigrant experience." -- Kirkus "The book is written with heartfelt respect and love for the characters and for the generation that braved the hardships of immigration. This attitude gives the story an inner glow and brings it to life. Glaser loves the people she writes about, and she makes readers love them too." -- Heidi Estrin, host of The Book of Life podcast Banks Street Best Children's Book of the Year Sydney Taylor Notable Book Minnesota Book Award Finalist MN Delta Kappa Gamma, Jeannette Fair Award Selected for Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Reading List 2008 Reading Olympics Book 2009 Battle of the Books Selection An Accelerated Reading Book |
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Emma's Poem - The Voice
of the Statue of Liberty Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children April 2010 ISBN: 978-0-547-17184-5 Ages 4-8 Give me your tired, your poor, Who wrote these words? And why? |
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The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes |
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Mrs. Greenberg's Messy Hanukkah Illustrated by Nancy Cote Albert Whitman, 2004 ISBN 978-0-8075-5297-1 (hardback); ISBN 978-0-8075-5298-8 (paperback) All ages Rachel and Mrs. Greenberg, who star in The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes, are back! At Rachel's house, there won't be any potato latkes or company until the last night of Hanukkah. But Rachel wants the first night to really feel like Hanukkah. She heads next door to her neighbor Mrs. Greenberg's house where it all looks so clean like it's just waiting for company and everything sparkles, even the floor. Rachel talks Mrs. Greenberg into making latkes. But with each new ingredient, something new lands on the floor. "Oops!" says Rachel. "Oy!" says Mrs. Greenberg. As the mess gets worse, it seems like Rachel may upset Mama and Papa and also lose her friendship with Mrs. Greenberg. But in the end, Rachel and Mrs. Greenberg's friendship survives, the kitchen gets cleaned up, and they all share latkes together. So it really feels like Hanukkah. Rachel thanks Mrs. Greenberg. But Mrs. Greenberg says, "Don't thank >"me, thank "you. I've got latkes and company." Nancy Cote's delightfully fresh and lively illustrations capture the warrrmth, humor, and fun of Rachel's messy but memorable day at Mrs. Greenberg's. "Great Hanukkah Books for Kids" Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award Sydney Taylor Notable Book |
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Hoppy Hanukkah! PJ Library Selection |
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Hannah's Way |