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I've been reading, reading, reading, but not really blogging. Oh well... can't seem to do it all. I was putting away books that I had shared with my class this past week-end and just couldn't let this one go back on the shelf without rereading. So beautiful and such a lovely gesture. Wish I had remembered to look for the flag when I visited the National September 11 Memorial at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City... 14 Cows for America by Carmen Agra Deedy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"To the Maasai, the cow is life."
I reread this book just so I could get in on my GoodReads shelf because I loved it so when it was first published in 2009. The illustrations are AMAZING! The story is powerful! Carmen Agra Deedy is a great storyteller. Kimeli Naiyomah, who learned from his tribe's grandmas and grandpas that the Maasai are not only fierce warriors, but also compassionate and kind, did a beautiful thing to help Americans heal from the tragedy of 9/11. "To heal a sorrowing heart, give something that is dear to your own." Read the book and for more information, visit www.14cowsforamerica.com.



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Post BEA

Well, there is SO MUCH to say; I don't even know where to begin. Second year of attendance and just as overwhelmed and excited as the first time. So many things to comment about; so many great new books to read; so many authors that I met! Great time! Here is one photo... Can you name this author? There might be a few clues there. I've also added my favorite publisher display. (I am a little biased though! Sleeping Bear Press started in my hometown of Chelsea, Michigan!)