Unlike your typical Western mother, the Chinese mother believes that: 1. Schoolwork always comes first 2. An A-minus is a bad grade. 3. Your children must be two years ahead of their classmates in maths. 4. You must never compliment your children in public. 5. If your child ever disagrees with a teacher or coach, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘My Global Bookshelf’
My Global Bookshelf : Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, by Amy Chua
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged My Global Bookshelf, Parenting on August 18, 2011 | 5 Comments »
My Global Bookshelf : The Grand Plan to Fix Everything, by Uma Krishnaswami
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Children's Books, Fusion, India, Middle grade, My Global Bookshelf, Our Multicultural Life, The Expat Life, Uma Krishnaswami on June 11, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I have been sooooo looking forward to the release of that book, of which I had the pleasure and privilege of reading excerpts when it was still in the revision stage. The novel was not totally finished, but it already had the qualities that now shine through the printed story. A happy, boisterous feeling that [...]
My Kindle and I
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Life in Dhaka, My Global Bookshelf, The Expat Life on May 8, 2011 | 6 Comments »
I interrupt my little travelogue of our recent trip to China to share an immensely satisfying sentiment. I’m in love with my Kindle. I’m not a techie. In fact, I’m the slow/reluctant/kicking and screaming kind when it comes to adopting new technologies. When digital cameras came out, I shrugged, and pursed my lips. I’d keep [...]
Snippets and snapshots from the moving bubble of a children's writer, mother of two Third Culture Kids, and an expatriate living across cultures. Click on the pic to go to my website.My picture book, published by Tilbury House, illustrated by Dimitrea Tokunbo
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