Multicultural Connection

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Encouraging students to be creative and to understand "voice" in their writing can be one of the hardest traits to teach. Yet, at the same time, "voice" is the one trait that you recognize right away when you are reading. I was delighted when I ran across Chris Soentpiet, an author/illustrator who portrays "voice" not just in his writing but in his artwork as well. Chris went to Grant High School in Portland, OR before attending Pratt University in New York City. With a collaboration, Chris and his wife, Yin, have published beautiful Korean picture books. On his website Chris discusses cultural accuracy, " Though Asian communities share similar values and physical features, each group has its own unique culture that is different from the others."

Enjoy discovering the various avenues in which Chris' picture books will expand the world of writing and illustrating within your classroom and with your students,
Mrs K