You see this letter about Sangoel? It was written on October 25, 2016. This reader likes the part about how Sangoel writes his name in rebus on his shirt. “I think it was a creative solution.” I love it! I did write back. But I have not posted anything in a long time. Recent events have dragged me down. FB can be a scary place. The whole internet, the world too.
But the sun is out and the sky is blue, completely blue. Not a cloud. And kids are reading. and responding. And believe it or not I am still writing.
Recent works in progress include picture books about Albert Schweitzer, and the environment. I cannot let go of my passions so I am also working on two more books about refugees. One is coauthored by a young woman who was herself a refugee.
I am getting more response to my books about refugees than ever before. It is great that kids and teachers and parents and librarians are reading. It is sad that this subject needs to be addressed. But I am pleased to be a small part of the dialogue for our most important readers.
And the reviews are good too. Here are a few recent blogs you should check out. Not just because they praise my books but there are many other good books mentioned too. Important books that need to be heard.
https://www.booklistonline.com/Core-Collection-Picture-Book-Refugee-and-Immigration-Stories-Hunter-Sarah/pid=8652225
https://kitaabworld.com/collections/counter-islamophobia-through-stories
http://bookriot.com/2016/11/16/childrens-books-about-the-immigrant-experience/
Read and Write. It is one way I know to connect and share and maybe make a little difference in a difficult world.
