Today's post comes to you from Malavika Nataraj: A few years ago, I attended a concert where I heard an Okinawan all-women’s group sing melodious ballads about the rich, natural beauty of the Ryukyu Islands. The shaman-like lead singer, with her waist-length grey hair, played an ancient snakeskin sanshin. As the beautiful voices rose in … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Month Focus on Japan: “The Girl with the White Flag” Opens a Hidden Door