Kids Book Club - October “Always remember you are the son of two proud nations, whose roots are as sturdy and deep as this oak tree," a mother tells her son in Elan, Son of Two Peoples. In this captivating children's story, which is based on true events, reader's learn about a 13 year old boy coming of age through the traditions of two different cultures - the Jewish bar mitzvah and Acoma Pueblo manhood ceremony. This post contains affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission but it doesn't change the price of the item. Thanks for your support!...
My Grandfather's Coat by Jim Aylesworth, illustrated by Barbara McClintock, teaches about the hard work, thrift and conservation of our ancestors. This book club post will share discussion questions, family story ideas, and an activity you can do with your own kids to teach about these important values. This post contains affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission but it doesn't change the price of the item. Thank you! Story Summary My Grandfather’s Coat is based on the Yiddish song, "I had a Little Overcoat." The author says the story is an ode to immigrants...
Do you need a laugh-out-loud kind of book for your summer reading? You might want to give Funny in Farsi: A Memoir about Growing up Iranian in America a try. In honor of fathers everywhere, this Family Locket Book Club selection for June is a hilarious look at author Firoozeh Dumas' Iranian family and their adventures adjusting to the culture of southern California. (This post contains affiliate links. if you click the link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission, but it doesn't change the price of the item. Thank you!) Firoozeh didn't set out to write a humorous memoir....
St. Patrick’s Day is only a few days away! Here are some ways that we've been celebrating our Irish Heritage: Learn about your Irish Heritage Did you know that 3.7 million American residents claim Irish ancestry? According to this graphic, that’s more than 7X the population of Ireland. Between 1830 and 1940, nearly 4.5 million Irish immigrants arrived in the United States. Do you have any Irish immigrants in your family tree? If so, here’s an article about how to find more records about them from the FindMyPast blog: I know my ancestors are from Ireland, what do I do next? Decorate with...
