#TaiwanKidLitMonth: Recommended Taiwanese literature by and for high school students

Every two or three years, I usually would have one Taiwanese student who loves to read come to the library occasionally to discuss the books they have read with me. We would recommend books to each other, and thanks to them, I read some fantastic Taiwanese literature while busy catching up with the English YA … Continue reading #TaiwanKidLitMonth: Recommended Taiwanese literature by and for high school students

#IntlYALitMonth Review: The Ventriloquist’s Daughter

Review by Alice Penfold “I had a feeling that something terrible was going to happen…”  Liur is dominated by the fear of “something terrible” happening to her or her father. After her mother dies suddenly, her father disappears to America; although he originally goes there to study, he soon abandons this plan and goes travelling, … Continue reading #IntlYALitMonth Review: The Ventriloquist’s Daughter

South African Womxn Writers – Day 9: Cook like a South African

South African food is diverse and delicious, influenced by the culinary traditions of the many varied communities that live in the country. For a list of typical South African foods and dishes, check out this fantastic Wikipedia list. Otherwise, dip into some of the fantastic recipe books, below. Dorah Sitole - 40 Years of Iconic … Continue reading South African Womxn Writers – Day 9: Cook like a South African