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

Managaha Island, Saipan

Traveling to Saipan

July 6, 2023

I’ve been invited to return to Saipan this July to help teach a special “on site” symposium for educators. I invite you to “come along.”

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Lorinda Martinez

Authors at Our R.E.A.D. in Beauty Bookmobile Launch

June 6, 2023

These four authors will help us celebrate books and the launch of a library on wheels: R.E.A.D. in Beauty Bookmobile in Chinle, Navajo Nation!

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Chinle Planting Hope

Chinle Planting Hope and Read at Home

June 1, 2023

One child  + learning to read + books + magazines to read =  a future  With the collaboration and help of many volunteers and a number of Rotary Clubs in…

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raspberry bush

CREDO, Fermata, Pause

March 14, 2023

The symbol I chose to represent my vision is a fermata. A musical notation that indicates sustain …

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The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

March 7, 2023

A look at two books that invite us to talk openly with family, friends, and book clubs about mental health.

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trumpeter swan

Death, a Sacred Mystery

February 21, 2023

For the lone swan, for us, death remains a mystery. An important part of grieving and the journey of healing, is sharing this mystery with the help of others. And to be present for others. Often simply to listen

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Torch

The Cost of Liberty

January 17, 2023

I began reading Torch last night—it is terrific. Brava, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, for your persistence and courage.

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Walking Grandma Home

Publication Day! Walking Grandma Home Video

January 10, 2023

I hope you will share this book with the young people in your life when the time is right. It’s a good book to read out loud, to open a…

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