CBC Notable Book The Granddaughter Necklace

Cover Copyright: Bagram Ibatoulline

Photo Credit: Phil Cantor

I’m so excited that “The Granddaughter Necklace” has been selected by the National Council for the Social Studies and Children’s Book Council as a 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for young people. I’ve been writing this book my whole life or at least it feels that way. Since early childhood, I’ve been collecting family stories. Some of these, about the women in my family, provided the inspiration for this new book. Published by Arthur A. Levine Books, with miraculous illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline, my cherished family remembrances shine like jewels!

Skype Roundtable with Roundtown Elementary in York, PA - What a wonderful experience it was for me, visiting Mrs. Musone’s class via Skype! I was astounded by the students’ work and the initiative, imagination and heart demonstrated by their various altruistic projects. I’m honored that “Something Beautiful” provided the inspiration.
Glorious Gift from Northeast School - Here’s an art project I received from Northeast School in Montclair, NJ. Students cerated portraits inspired by the “The Granddaughter Necklace.” As you can see, each portrait is wearing its own handmade necklace!
Mail from Meadowland Elementary School in Kentwood, MI - Here are some responses to “Something Beautiful” that I received from Mrs. Tollas’ second graders at MEADOWLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Kentwood, Michigan. Mrs. Tollas asked her students to respond to these two questions: What is the author’s purpose? What did she want you to learn and think about? Here are some of their responses as [...]