Kristy Pace, Artistic Director of the Pocket Full of Tales Theatre Company, suggests you:

• Find non-intimidating ways to introduce Shakespeare
• Tackle the story before the language
• Use books that display both original texts and modern English
• Talk through possible meanings

Like parents Robert & Kristen Arnold:

• Find ways to explore Shakespeare through acting
• Bring Shakespeare to life by watching movies

Mom Susan Merry says:

• Discuss Shakespeare in contemporary terms

Elena Creef, a College Professor and Mom, recommends you:

• Use books to reinforce cultural identity
• Expose children to other cultures through books
• Ask friends to share regional books
• Search the Web for multicultural books

Author and Educator Amy Cohn says:

• Recreate history with stories
• Compare similar stories from many cultures

Laurie Joy Haas, Executive Producer of Words that Cook!™ and co-author of Read it Aloud! A parent's guide to sharing books with young children, and Honey the Cookie-Bookie Bear suggest you:

• Look at photos to write about memories

Beth O’Malley; an Author, Adoptee and Adoptive Mom; recommends you:

• Create Lifebooks to address adoption issues
• Look for Lifebook guides and workbooks
• Recognize the importance of words in Lifebooks
• Let children express fantasies artistically
• Write down information to provide consistency

Like Adoptive Mom Linda Saucier:

• Make Lifebooks to invite questions

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