Message from sdubin

[Anonymous]

One book that has been very popular with our students is "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park. Most of my 6th graders and many even younger students have read this Newbery Award winning story about a 12th century Korean boy who overcomes great difficulties in his quest to become a master potter.

Paterson's trilogy about Japan and the Samurai that begins with "Sign of the Chrysanthemum" is also very popular although for more mature readers.

We also use many folktales from China and Japan. My favorite collectons are "Tales of a Chinese Grandmother" and "Shen of the Sea."
Susan Dubin
Valley Beth Shalom Day School