Story is a powerful way to build compassion and bridge understanding between cultures. Story has the power to heal as well as teach.

Beyond Boundaries · Essays and tidbits from Nancy Bo Flood

Walking Grandma Home

Social and Emotional Books

September 24, 2024

More good books are coming out that address the important issue of social-emotional problems facing kids today.

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The Labors of Hercules Beal

The Labors of Hercules Beal

August 20, 2024

With even more than his usual artistry, Gary D. Schmidt has written a book that is funny and sad and hopeful. There are gut-wrenching, heart-stopping scenes that will find you gasping, rushing to turn the page, and yet closely savoring each word and phrase.

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Double Bubble Gum Trouble

July 2, 2024

Time for running across the lawn under the sprinkler. Riding a bike to the neighborhood park and meeting up with friends. Swinging ever so high, almost up to the sky, and Bubble Gum time!

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Welcome to the Wonder House

Welcome to the Wonder House

June 25, 2024

Treat yourself to Welcome to the Wonder House, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award. It will win your heart. Read my recommendation …

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A Letter for Bob

American Indian Youth Book Awards

April 30, 2024

Excellent new literature written and illustrated by Native authors and artists is blooming. I am excited to share a few recently published books recognized with the prestigious American Indian Youth Literature Award.

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TLA Panel

April 11, 2024

I’m heading to Texas wearing a couple of hats:  psychologist and author of books that address aspects of mental illness.

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father and son on the beach

Gifts to Bring Back from the Seashore

April 9, 2024

Sharing a poem I wrote, “Gifts to Bring Back from the Seashore,” inspired by a writing retreat in Chacala, Mexico …

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Small Places Close to Home Deborah Hopkinson

The Rights of Children

March 19, 2024

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, recommended books and resources.

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