Category Archives: multicultural

An almost-memoir immigrant story, Girl in Translation

Posted on October 30, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

Jean Kwok was in St. Louis the other day to talk about her bestselling debut novel, Girl in Translation, recently released in paperback. In a personable style peppered with humor, she presented the true story behind the book, which is … Continue reading →

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Black History Month and The Warmth of Other Suns

Posted on February 23, 2011 by moonbridgebooks

February happens to be Black History Month, and I happened to read a little book called Suitcase Full of Dreams, a memoir of a girl growing up in the 1940s-50s deep in Jim Crow South—Mobile, Alabama. Author Hoy Kersh tells … Continue reading →

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Hurrah for the red, white and blue – immigrant stories

Posted on July 3, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

As America celebrates her birthday, some people will be more grateful than others for the blessings they have found in this country. They are the immigrants, many of whom have escaped war, oppression, or grinding poverty. While they quickly realize … Continue reading →

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