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Author: Esther Lee Barron Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc. ISBN: 1643003127 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 233
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"Unsure of where I belong geographically, I grow in personal identity. In myself, I find a blending of nations and the intersection of culture. What pleasure to think that perhaps I am my own country!" What begins as a compilation of memories morphs into a broader analysis of transition when one moves from country to country or stays in one place and encounters an unexpected variety of people otherwise presumed to be like oneself. The writing examines a personal journey of cultural assimilation, maneuvering through nuances of acceptable language and social rituals followed by feeling the loss of friends and place when heading to yet another unfamiliar location. Questions arise about one's worth when geographical roots are perceived as unattainable and identity seems as fragmented as the mosaic of cultural influences. Herein lies hope that perspective gained through the passing of years helps to seal the quandaries with stability and that home can be found in loving people and faith in God. Grace be upon those whose children have chosen global citizenship, continents away from their nomadic parents, and offspring whose hands are raised to heaven for sustenance, far from the warmth of what is familiar.
Author: Esther Lee Barron Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc. ISBN: 1643003127 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 233
Book Description
"Unsure of where I belong geographically, I grow in personal identity. In myself, I find a blending of nations and the intersection of culture. What pleasure to think that perhaps I am my own country!" What begins as a compilation of memories morphs into a broader analysis of transition when one moves from country to country or stays in one place and encounters an unexpected variety of people otherwise presumed to be like oneself. The writing examines a personal journey of cultural assimilation, maneuvering through nuances of acceptable language and social rituals followed by feeling the loss of friends and place when heading to yet another unfamiliar location. Questions arise about one's worth when geographical roots are perceived as unattainable and identity seems as fragmented as the mosaic of cultural influences. Herein lies hope that perspective gained through the passing of years helps to seal the quandaries with stability and that home can be found in loving people and faith in God. Grace be upon those whose children have chosen global citizenship, continents away from their nomadic parents, and offspring whose hands are raised to heaven for sustenance, far from the warmth of what is familiar.
Author: Debbie Clement Publisher: ISBN: 9780578066318 Category : American Sign Language Languages : en Pages :
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A patriotic song and text for children that celebrates the United States' flag and the beauty of the country. Includes sheet music, instructions for signing, and facts about the flag.
Author: Jennifer Boothroyd Publisher: Lerner Publications ISBN: 146771738X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 28
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See how a student creates a map of the United States. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a country map needs to have and how to find the information.
Author: Gail Keene Publisher: ISBN: 9780613867917 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Pride in our Nation is a glue that binds us together. It keeps us in touch with the lessons of our history, it inspires civic-mindedness, and it helps us to realize that in spite of our differences, we share a common purpose. In times of struggle against ill-defined enemies, patriotism has risen once more to the forefront of national consciousness. Its value rediscovered, the need for national pride to be instilled in our children is all the more evident. Color My Country is a color picture book that will inspire young children's pride in our country. Its simple text is set at the end of the book to a musical score that children can learn to sing. Its vivid illustrations feature various states and the colorful things they stand for, including California's orange groves, the amber of Kansas' grain fields, and the green forests of Maine.
Author: Safia Elhillo Publisher: Make Me a World ISBN: 0593177088 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 225
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LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD “Nothing short of magic.” —Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X From the acclaimed poet featured on Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” list, this powerful novel-in-verse captures one girl, caught between cultures, on an unexpected journey to face the ephemeral girl she might have been. Woven through with moments of lyrical beauty, this is a tender meditation on family, belonging, and home. my mother meant to name me for her favorite flower its sweetness garlands made for pretty girls i imagine her yasmeen bright & alive & i ache to have been born her instead Nima wishes she were someone else. She doesn’t feel understood by her mother, who grew up in a different land. She doesn’t feel accepted in her suburban town; yet somehow, she isn't different enough to belong elsewhere. Her best friend, Haitham, is the only person with whom she can truly be herself. Until she can't, and suddenly her only refuge is gone. As the ground is pulled out from under her, Nima must grapple with the phantom of a life not chosen—the name her parents meant to give her at birth—Yasmeen. But that other name, that other girl, might be more real than Nima knows. And the life Nima wishes were someone else's. . . is one she will need to fight for with a fierceness she never knew she possessed.
Author: Laklak Burarrwanga Publisher: Allen & Unwin ISBN: 1743313969 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 223
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Come and spend some time with us at Bawaka. Get a taste of what it is like at different times of the year, and listen to our stories. Laklak Burarrwanga and family invite you to their Country, centred on a beautiful beach in Arnhem Land. Its crystal waters are full of fish, turtle, crab and stingray, to hunt; the land behind has bush fruits, pandanus for weaving, wood for spears, all kinds of useful things. This country is also rich with meaning. 'We can go anywhere and see a river, hill, tree, rock telling a story.' Here too is Laklak's own history, from her long walk across Arnhem Land as a child to her people's fight for land rights and for a say in their children's schooling. She and her family stand tall, a proud and successful Indigenous community. In the Yolngu world, we have a library in the land. You can't destroy it. If you burn it, it grows again. The land is full of more knowledge than you can imagine. 'Welcome to My Country is a beautifully warm, inviting experience. As soon as I read 'When the moon goes past you can see its reflection (in the water) like the inside of your heart', I knew this would be a very special read. Being immersed in an 'experience' is the way I would describe this book. It is an enticing journey into the heart of Yolngu life, in all its wonder across the physical, artistic and spiritual world. I love the conversational style - we walk, talk and sit down with family on every page. Lovely.' - Ros Moriarty, author of Listening to Country
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