Jimmy Liao (Books From Taiwan) Jimmy Liao is possibly Taiwan's most internationally known author and illustrator of picture books for both children and adults. He stands as one of the leading figures in the realm of picture book creators, captivating readers worldwide with his enchanting storytelling and kaleidoscopic illustrations. With a career spanning over two … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Jimmy Liao (Jimmy/ 幾米) – A Maestro of Picture Books for Imaginative Minds of All Ages
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#TaiwanKidLitMonth: Ilha Formosa – Discovering the Wonders of Taiwanese Through Literature
Wonderful picture books related to Taiwan (Wenjin, 2023) Welcome to #TaiwanKidLitMonth, an enchanting celebration of stories, culture, and creativity! In collaboration with international school librarians and book advocates across Taiwan, we are thrilled to embark on a journey through the captivating evolution of Taiwanese literature, showcasing the rich diversity and imagination that define this vibrant … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Ilha Formosa – Discovering the Wonders of Taiwanese Through Literature
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Most Beautiful Winter
Illustrated in a thoughtful, textured mix of crayons and watercolour, this book—Cristina Sitja Rubio’s English-language debut—narrates the story of Badger, who makes plans to spend time with his friends in the forest during Winter. However, he finds that most of them—Mr Bear, Marmot, nighthawk, are all fast asleep for the season. He goes back home, … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Most Beautiful Winter
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Grandma’s Roof Garden
In our big, bustling hometown in southwest China,On the top floor of an apartment tower, lives an old grandma.A weather-worn apron covers her cornflower blue blouse,And she putters about town, lugging her little cart around. In Grandma’s Roof Garden, a delightful, heartwarming picture book for ages 4-8, we meet an eccentric, energetic grandmother. With enviable … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Grandma’s Roof Garden
#WorldKidLitWednesday: Fast, Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites
Up, down, over, under, open, close: learning opposites is an important piece of early childhood development. Learning opposites helps children learn not only vocabulary, but also develop observational skills, critical thinking, and a more concrete understanding of the world around them. Forthcoming this September from Eerdman's Books for Young Readers, Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems … Continue reading #WorldKidLitWednesday: Fast, Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Cat Way
If your daily walks are becoming a bit same-ish, then perhaps you ought to consider doing things the cat way. The Cat Way is a 66-page picture book neatly divided into two parts. It opens with a child of about 9 years of age taking their unnamed pet cat for a walk. Unfortunately, things don’t … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The Cat Way
#BangladeshiLitMonth: Closing
This month has been a pleasure to share all the latest literary treasures I’ve discovered in Dhaka in the past 3 years. Not only has it been fun to read the various books but to dig deeper by creating a network of literature lovers. Another bonus for myself is being able to bring local authors … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: Closing
#BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 3
Author Nadia Kabir Barb Lives in the UK Truth or Dare and other stories, Published by Renard Press, ISBN: 9781804470589, Date: 2023 ‘Right now, someone else’s life was in his hands. He couldn’t say whether it was a few seconds or minutes that they both stood staring at each other, but he had never been … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 3
#BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 2
In the quest to read Bangladeshi authors, I found many authors have been born and raised in Bangladesh and then moved abroad. Many authors come back to visit and show up at Bookworm Bookshop, a local bookshop, to sign books and do an author talk. My students at International School Dhaka love these stories as … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 2
#BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 1
The To Be Read List: Books that I’ve found around Dhaka in English that need recognition but didn’t get a recent review. Authors in this list currently live in Bangladesh. Author: Saad Z. Hossain Saad Z. Hossain writes in a niche genre of fantasy, science fiction and black comedy which, on the balance of it, … Continue reading #BangladeshiLitMonth: To Be Read List Part 1
Global Literature in Libraries Initiative 