Story is a powerful way to build compassion and bridge understanding between cultures. Story has the power to heal as well as teach.
Books by Nancy Bo Flood
Beyond Boundaries · Essays and tidbits from Nancy Bo Flood
“Walking a Bridge Between Two Worlds”
October 13, 2016
"I believe that although cultures differ, the human heart does not." I hope you'll enjoy this interview with my editor, Yolanda Scott, published by CBC Diversity. Thank you, Yolanda, for the…
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Meet On The Bridge
August 15, 2016
I agree with Tim Tingle that even if one does not “know” another culture, sharing one’s perspective is important and valid. The most important research is the experience of participating.…
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When Water Weeps
July 12, 2016
We Americans, not they or us, but all Americans, we grieve. Every life matters. “The cure for anything is salt water. Sweat, tears, or the sea.” —Isak Dinesen Not bullets.
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Walking hours for water
June 16, 2016
Have you read A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park? It’s been on the New York Times paperback bestseller list for 40 weeks as people around the world…
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“Life in a Drop of Water”
June 9, 2016
Here's a good video, from Chance of Science, to show when your class reads Water Runs Through This Book. "Incredible close-up photography features dozens of these amazing life forms, including…
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Enjoy the ride
May 26, 2016
In the middle of Iowa, in the middle of corn fields newly plowed, is a wondrous roller-coaster. A mysterious structure made for us to terrify ourselves. Like life. Like the…
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Speak Out: Water
May 21, 2016
Imagine, you turn on the faucet in the bathroom. No water. Same in the kitchen, no water. You ask your neighbor, what’s happening? No one has running water. Now you…
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Water-Write-Workshop
May 10, 2016
To begin a conversation between children and water, I presented my Water-Write-Workshop to teachers and parents at The Leonardo Museum, Salt Lake City. The workshop was held right in the…
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