America inevitably "brings the distant near" because apart from members of the Native Nations, all of us originated in faraway places. Sadly, proximity within the United States doesn't automatically generate friendship. But if we choose to cross borders that may at first bring discomfort and open our hearts to those who seem like strangers, I believe that we can be transformed and united as individuals, families, communities, and even as a country.
Good humor pokes fun at the powerful — not the weak. - Mitali Perkins
Good humor pokes fun at the powerful — not the weak.
- Mitali Perkins
American and Vietnamese characters alike leap to life through the voice and eyes of a tenyearold girl-a protagonist so strong, loving, and vivid I lo… - Mitali Perkins
American and Vietnamese characters alike leap to life through the voice and eyes of a tenyearold girl-a protagonist so strong, loving, and vivid I lo…
I learned to read when I was three, so I skipped right over picture books and didn't learn to appreciate art in books until much later. - Mitali Perkins
I learned to read when I was three, so I skipped right over picture books and didn't learn to appreciate art in books until much later.
I hope and pray that despite an unhealed past full of atrocities and deep divisions in the present, God can and will make "the distant near" and a "b… - Mitali Perkins
I hope and pray that despite an unhealed past full of atrocities and deep divisions in the present, God can and will make "the distant near" and a "b…
If you have a chance to see Children Of War, you can watch expert trauma counselors try to help bring healing to young people who have experienced at… - Mitali Perkins
If you have a chance to see Children Of War, you can watch expert trauma counselors try to help bring healing to young people who have experienced at…
Keep reading and writing, learn how to revise, and push through rejections. My second book, Monsoon Summer, was rejected over 20 times and finally ca… - Mitali Perkins
Keep reading and writing, learn how to revise, and push through rejections. My second book, Monsoon Summer, was rejected over 20 times and finally ca…
America inevitably "brings the distant near" because apart from members of the Native Nations, all of us originated in faraway places. Sadly, proximi… - Mitali Perkins
America inevitably "brings the distant near" because apart from members of the Native Nations, all of us originated in faraway places. Sadly, proximi…
It’s a lovely adaptation that honors Lois Lowry’s vision and authority…the film…illuminates and explores the beauty, danger and pain of our free, cre… - Mitali Perkins
It’s a lovely adaptation that honors Lois Lowry’s vision and authority…the film…illuminates and explores the beauty, danger and pain of our free, cre…
Books have always been my home. I ransacked the library regularly from the time we moved to the States. I read on the fire escape. I read at the dinn… - Mitali Perkins
Books have always been my home. I ransacked the library regularly from the time we moved to the States. I read on the fire escape. I read at the dinn…
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