Having enjoyed the richness and exponential rewards for all the risks that Gelman shared in her 2001 book, Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World, I am eager to continue reading this newest collection of tales of discovery and community from around the world; I have also recently discovered her website where the author also reflects on her adventures via a blog. Let the new school year and each ninth grade Language Arts class, tenth grade Honors class, seventh grade Honors class, Speech, and Film & Literature class be a constructive, collaborative experience of discovery and reflection as a community of learners. And as any good book includes unanticipated twists and turns that make the story what it is, here's to a great year :-).
An added dollop of goodness, all proceeds from the sales of this anthology are going to fund scholarships for students from New Delhi, India's Vivekenand Part 2 jhuggie, or "slum"/"hut," who aspire to completing high school and earning a college degree.