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I appreciate you sharing who you would also like to celebrate. Yes, Shizuye Takashima also has a moving story based on her life experiences that can be felt through the book that you mentioned - A Child in Prison Camp
Commented Jun 14, 2021 on Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians at New to Canada
Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians
In 2001, a motion was proposed by former Canadian Senator Vivienne Poy to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. In 2002, May was officially designated as the month to recognize, celebrate and honour the countless contributions by Canadians with Asian heritage from over 30 countries. Through per...
Thank you for your comment Victoria in appreciation of my blog. It meant a lot to bring to light the stories of some of the many historical Asian Canadians that have helped shape this country.
Commented Jun 14, 2021 on Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians at New to Canada
Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians
In 2001, a motion was proposed by former Canadian Senator Vivienne Poy to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. In 2002, May was officially designated as the month to recognize, celebrate and honour the countless contributions by Canadians with Asian heritage from over 30 countries. Through per...
You are most welcome Paula. It is an absolute honour to receive a reply from you. Your book brought light to an amazing individual who persevered amidst adversity. I can only imagine what a heartfelt experience it was to be able to connect with his daughter and hear all the stories, and memories of Mr Larry Kwong. Thank you so much for your comment.
Commented Jun 14, 2021 on Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians at New to Canada
Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians
In 2001, a motion was proposed by former Canadian Senator Vivienne Poy to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. In 2002, May was officially designated as the month to recognize, celebrate and honour the countless contributions by Canadians with Asian heritage from over 30 countries. Through per...
Asian Heritage Month 2021: Historic Asian Canadians
Posted Apr 30, 2021 at New to Canada
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Thank you so much for your comment. It makes me so happy that you found my post enjoyable! The joy you had as you read my post is the same joy I felt as I wrote this blog.
Commented Mar 3, 2021 on Black History Month 2021: Historic Black Canadians at New to Canada
Black History Month 2021: Historic Black Canadians
Every year in February, we celebrate Black History Month in Canada. Black History Month was designed to: Highlight Black achievements Provide awareness of the African Diaspora Gain an understanding of the trailblazers who may have struggled to pave a better way for the future Honor historic mem...
Black History Month 2021: Amazing Inventors and Inventions
Posted Jan 29, 2021 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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Thank you kindly everyone for the lovely compliments on my tribute post to Mr. Eric Jerome Dickey. Your kind words mean alot.
Commented Jan 18, 2021 on Literary Legend Eric Jerome Dickey (1961-2021) at The Buzz...About Books
Literary Legend Eric Jerome Dickey (1961-2021)
The literary world has lost yet another brilliant author: Eric Jerome Dickey. Mr. Dickey passed on January 3, 2021 in Los Angeles at the age of 59 due to cancer. He is survived by his four daughters. Author Eric Jerome Dickey signs books after his reading. Photo by domesticat, used on a CC l...
How Christmas is Celebrated in Canada
Posted Dec 18, 2020 at New to Canada
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Anywhere, Anytime Learning
Posted Aug 23, 2019 at Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More
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