November 2019 is the Nepali literature month at Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. Before I take you to the literary landscape of Nepal this month, an artist P. Singh will first take you to explore Nepal through his paintings of Nepal’s beautiful landscapes, rich culture, antique buildings, temples, etc. Mr. Singh has recently showcased these … Continue reading Explore Nepal through paintings
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‘The external world doesn’t know how rich Nepali literature is’: An interview with author Dr. Sangita Swechcha
November is the Nepali literature month at the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative. Guest Editor Dr. Sangita Swechcha will be coordinating blog posts on Nepal and the Nepali literary landscape this month. Today, we are posting a recent interview with Dr. Sangita Swechcha by Ms. Qurratulain (Annie) Zaman of Global Voices, a multi-lingual media community. … Continue reading ‘The external world doesn’t know how rich Nepali literature is’: An interview with author Dr. Sangita Swechcha
#WorldKidLitWednesday: The Blue Bench
Once in a while you happen on a book that requires you to slow down and savor each page in order to fully appreciate it. The Blue Bench is one such picture book. The blue bench has been a fixture of the local park for as long as anyone can remember. It features on every … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: The Blue Bench
Library Networks – and – Innovative ways of enabling access to books from abroad
The international school library network in Singapore, ISLN, has explored several innovative ways to help schools get their hands on their Red Dot Award books each year. Access matters. ISLN's goal is to get as many people to read the four annual shortlists as possible in order to promote discussion and exposure to a range of … Continue reading Library Networks – and – Innovative ways of enabling access to books from abroad
Young Adult Books from Singapore
Today’s post about Singaporean literature comes from Mairin Raisdana at UWCSEA East and Kim Beeman at Tanglin Trust. We have picked out a range of our favorite books for mature readers written in and about Singapore, suitable for children ages 14+. You find can our post about middle grade books from Singapore here, Barb’s previous post … Continue reading Young Adult Books from Singapore
The Singapore Red Dot Awards — an annual exercise in curating a basket of recent books for children in international schools
Collections of global literature for young people can be found all over Singapore — in the libraries of the 50+ international schools that serve the expatriate population of the city-state. Singapore is a privileged “bubble” in Southeast Asia in so many ways (economically, culturally, educationally, etc.) — and international schools are a bubble within that … Continue reading The Singapore Red Dot Awards — an annual exercise in curating a basket of recent books for children in international schools
Publisher Spotlight: Nube Ocho
Based in Madrid, Spain, Nube Ocho is a gorgeous publishing house that is dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and the emotional development of children. Their titles have been distributed in the US for the past few years, so now is an excellent time to jump on the train and see if your library can snag … Continue reading Publisher Spotlight: Nube Ocho
Middle Grade Books from Singapore
Today’s post about Singaporean literature comes from Mairin Raisdana at UWCSEA East and Kim Beeman at Tanglin Trust. We have picked out a range of our favorite books for middle grades written in and about Singapore, suitable for children ages from 10 to 14. You can find Barb’s previous post about picture books from Singapore … Continue reading Middle Grade Books from Singapore
#WorldKidLitWednesday: Lines, Squiggles, Letters, Words
Do you remember not being able to read? I certainly don't... Most of us have been reading for so long that we can't remember what it felt like not to be able to understand everything we saw around us. Nor do we have any inkling of what the mysterious world of visual symbols looked like … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: Lines, Squiggles, Letters, Words
Books for Younger Readers from Singapore
Today's post again comes from Barb Reid, Head of Libraries at UWCSEA East here in Singapore. She has picked out a range of her favorite books for younger readers written in and about Singapore, suitable for children ages 7 to 10. You can find Barb's previous post about picture books from Singapore here, and our overview of … Continue reading Books for Younger Readers from Singapore
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