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

Why?

Breaking the Silence, Saving a Life

March 5, 2024

Books can be a safe way to break the silence surrounding mental illness and save a life.

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The Sound of Kindness

Three Quiet Books

February 27, 2024

Once in a while a book comes along that quietly is a WOW, a yes, a pleasure to read and share with a child.

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Highlights High Five

Progress Report

February 20, 2024

Rotarians worked with two “grassroots” Navajo nonprofits, Read at Home and Chinle Planting Hope, to support lifelong literacy and community development.

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roller skates

Skating Champions of the World: Roller Derby Cousins 

January 16, 2024

Cousins, we were the champion roller-derby skaters of Grandma’s basement …

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broken crayons

Crayon Boy

January 2, 2024

We called him Crayon Boy. On the playground, away from teachers, we made fun of him while waiting for our turn to jump rope. I could tell he could hear us. 

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I Will Dance Nancy Bo Flood

For my sister, my mother, my readers

December 19, 2023

Often I am asked, of all the books I’ve written, which one is my favorite?

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Tiny Jumper

December 12, 2023

I hope young readers will understand the determination and perseverance that Tiny Broadwick used to make her life what she wanted it to be.

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The Sharing Book

Books are for Sharing

December 5, 2023

Holiday time … a time we search for special presents for children and grandchildren … nothing better than a beautiful book, a gift enjoyed again and again as child and adult share memories and moments.

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