Are libraries equipped to serve the growing number of immigrants who are English Language Learners? Immigration and education intersect in my report on libraries and English Language Learners (ELL) at School Library Journal
My ELL Article for School Library Journal
Peter and the Wolf in Mandarin at the Palo Alto JCC
Learn more about this multicultural performance of Peter and the Wolf at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto
Language in Taiwan: Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese or English?
This week’s installment of Taiwan Tuesday focuses on language in Taiwan. Whether it’s in Mandarin, Taiwanese or English, communication reflects the beautiful island’s complicated roots.
Mandarin Chinese Sesame Street Is Now on YouTube
Now a popular children’s show can help kids learn Mandarin. Chinese Sesame Street episodes are now available online.
GoBooBoo Books and CDs Teach Kids Mandarin – Review and 30% Off
A fun new way to learn Chinese phonetically, using bo po mo of and PinYin systems. Enter to win a free set from GoBooBoo and get a 30% of for Chinese New Year!
If You Don’t Speak an Asian Language, Are You Losing Your Ethnicity?
While some people are constantly surprised by Asians who speak English, Sian Wu wonders whether that is leading Asian Americans to forgo their heritage languages — and lose part of their culture.
Gordon and Li Li Mandarin iPad App and Books
Board book or tablet? Check out this review and decide for yourself and enter for a chance to win
Supporting Bilingual Children: A Call to Authors
Guest post by Vickie Tsui. Vickie is no Amy Chua, but she’s a fierce advocate for raising kids who are truly bilingual in Mandarin Chinese.