Today is multicultural Children’s Book Day! Adoptive families have a vested interest in expanding the concept of family life beyond the stereotypical picture. With increased knowledge comes understanding and this benefits all of us. Today we are reviewing
The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes. ( a Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book ) middle-school
Paris is a person, not a place. This is the story of her journey as a frightened eight year old girl placed into foster care. Protective of her mischievous little brother, she is resilient and resourceful. This book follows Paris and her younger brother through many placements. After the children are separated, Paris struggles to stay connected. She is finally comfortable in a supportive foster home. Then her final challenge comes―rejoining her mother and brother and discovering what it means to be family. Read more multicultural books #adoptiveparenting
In the spirit of the event, check out GIFT coach, Gayle Swift’s book:
which Shelf Unbound named a Notable Picture Book of 2013.ABC, Adoption & Me, a Multicultural Picture Book for Adoptive Families
WOW! I am so glad that we have a day to honor books that bring to light multiculturalism! If others are to perceive our multicultural families in the way that we want we have to teach sensitivity to the issues we face. What better way to start with our own children — let them see their experiences through another’s eyes. We can open the conversations and create the space to talk about it (whatever”it”) is! Thank you for bringing this special day to my attention!
These books are such great tools for multicultural families. At times our children have felt “less than” other families members because they were of a different heritage or culture. Books such as these help to bring awareness to these feelings.