Posts by Nancy Bo Flood
Wanted: Books written by or about contemporary Native Americans
Every child needs to see their own people and their own experiences in the books they read: yet in the United States less that 5% of children’s books published are…
Read MoreWarriors in the Crossfire
Warriors in the Crossfire looks at one boy’s experience of impending war – war fought by two nations, Japan and the U.S. – on the Pacific island of Saipan
Read MoreSand to Stone and Back Again
Secrets of Sand to Stone takes readers on a journey through time to understand how the landscape of the desert Southwest is the result of many forces and great change over long periods of time.
Read MoreBeyond Bows and Arrows, Books about Native Americans
Nancy Bo Flood, Ph.D., author and educator In this booklist I have selected books that encourage readers to be aware of and to celebrate contemporary native characters as individuals. I…
Read MoreWhy I Teach
Who Are These People? Who Are These Online Students? “I am leaving the country today and I will not have access to Internet until Wednesday or Thursday of next week.…
Read MoreDesert Wind, Spring Wind
Listen to a performance Desert Wind, Spring Wind by Bo Flood, at www.cricketmagkids.com Performed by Pablo R., Dana R., Rebecca O., and Jon R. A performance poem in two voices, published in…
Read MoreWhat is Life?
What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs…
Read MoreTake Joy
Essay 2-09-2009 – Nancy Bo Flood A toddler holds onto the edge of the couch. She looks at you, grins… lets go. Her whole face lights up with joy and…
Read Moresomething to think about today
Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down. Yamada
Read MoreThe Navajo Year
The Navajo Year, Walk Through Many Seasons follows the Navajo calendar, and provides poetic descriptions of the many sights, sounds, and activities associated with each month.
Read MoreMicronesian Legends
An exciting read which illuminates Micronesian cultures and traditions in a reader friendly format especially recommended for young adults and anyone interested in multicultural legends and folklore.
Read MoreMarianas Islands Legends
The culture of history of these beautiful Pacific islands is celebrated in retellings of traditional myths and legends of the Chamorro and Carolinian people, folklore and historical tales, and descriptions of present-day arts, customs, and beliefs.
Read MorePacific Island Legends
Creation myths, myths of origin, adventures of gods and heroes, kings and queens, naughty children, husbands and wives – all illustrate the relationship of the people to the islands, the ocean, and each other.
Read MoreBorn Early
Carrie’s story unfolds in the intensive care nursery at the hospital immediately following her premature birth. The text and photographs trace her survival, growth, and coming home. Written by Linda Lafferty and Bo Flood, with photographs by Rebecca Young.
Read MoreThe Counseling Handbook
The Counseling Handbook: Practical Strategies to Help Children with Common Problems
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