Gung Hay Fat Choy
February 19, 2015
While recently working in Hong Kong I learned about a relatively new player in the world of awards for Children books of distinction. The Feng Zikai award, handed out for the first time in 2009, is a biannual awarded aimed at promoting original, quality Chinese children’s books and recognizing the efforts of authors, illustrators and publishers. The award is comparable to the Caldecott Medal, which honors the most distinguished American picture book for children published in the United States each year.
The Award is named after one of China’s best-known illustrators, the late Feng Zikai. Many of the books are translated into English and some have bi lingual editions. I can’t think of a more perfect way to honor and keep alive the rich tradition of such a talented individual.
Why is reading so important?
February 15, 2015
I am continually asked, “Why is reading so important?” Many people believe reading is important for success in school and they are correct. But that reason alone does not adequately speak to the real importance and value that comes from being a reader. We read to know and to understand ourselves and our place in […]
A perfect family read with children of all ages
February 12, 2015
Parents the world over want the best for their children. I just returned from working in Hong Kong and I had the good fortune to meet and work with so many parents. One dad in Hong Kong, when asked why he signed up for the Master Class on Conversational Reading said, “I learned that I […]
Thank You Bring Me A Book Hong Kong
January 27, 2015
I want to thank all the individuals who participated in the weeklong workshops. I was impressed with your enthusiasm and your eager participation. You came to each workshop, energized and ready to learn how to best Conversationally Read with your children. You came to understand: ~ Learning to ask good questions is an essential skill; […]
Don’t Count Books, Count Conversations
January 19, 2015
What matters is not how many books your child reads, it’s how many conversations she has about them.
