After this Semester

This semester changed my whole perspective on children's literature.  I find myself looking at aspects of literature that I never thought to look at.  I am exploring more genres, reading graphic novels, and looking at new topics for possible text sets I could use in my future classrooms.  I believe this class was really crucial for me as a future teachers because I did learn the power of books for children.

Year of Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi

Though this gave me a different perspective on another girl during the same war time but I found it very hard to get into.  I didn't connect with the main character and I think that is what ultimately made the book hard for me to read.

So Far From the Bamboo Grove by Yoko Kawashima Watkins

This novel really moved me.  I couldn't put it down.  I really enjoy first hand accounts of history.  The way it was written I felt like I was there next to her along her long journey.  I experienced all of her emotions also.  I believe a books like this touch the audience and give you more than you bargained for.