Rita Lorraine Hubbard of The New York Journal of Books reviewed Andri Snaer Magnason’s The Story of the Blue Planet earlier this week. Ms. Hubbard says great things about the book, including the following:
This poignant book with its exotic illustrations can be used across several educational landscapes. It might do well as supplemental or advanced independent reading, or it might even be used to open dialogue in social studies, citizenship, human rights, or ethics classes.
The entire review can be found on The New York Journal of Books website.
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Seven Stories received the following from a college professor who used Cory Silverberg’s What Makes a Baby in one of her courses:
“When I put Cory Silverberg’s What Makes a Baby on my university course reading list, I did not know how students would respond. On the first day of class, some were skeptical. Others wondered why I required them to read a children’s book. But in the end, it worked—brilliantly. Contrasted with stereotypical stories of conception that are commonplace in our culture, What Makes a Baby gives learners a delightfully diverse, child appropriate (and adult appreciated), and inclusive vision of family and sex education.”
Dr. Carla Rice, Canada Research Chair in Care, Gender and Relationships, University of Guelph
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Laurie Rubin, acclaimed mezzo soprano and author of Do You Dream in Color?, recently appeared at the Free Library of Philadelphia in an moving, inspiring event created in partnership with the National Museum of American Jewish History. If you were unable to attend the event, you can listen to a free podcast at the Free Library’s website.
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