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
The Navajo know not all rains are created equal
December 31, 2015
In Water Runs Through This Book, I note that the Navajo separate rains into “male” and “female.” Guess which kind of rain brings floods and other problems to places like…
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No more thirsty lawns! Xeriscaping is the answer.
December 29, 2015
Not all plants are greedy water gobblers. Xeriscaping is the art of planting only drought resistant, low-water-use plants, which can cut water consumption by 60 percent.Here’s an introduction to the…
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Rodeo excellence begins with the right lariat
December 24, 2015
In Cowboy Up! Ride the Navajo Rodeo, entrants may get to know their favorite lariat almost as well as their horses.Is a rope just a rope? Not in rodeo!
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Young rodeo competitors seek a trophy they can wear
December 22, 2015
In Cowboy Up! Ride the Navajo Rodeo, young entrants learn that champions are rewarded with decorative belt buckles.In the early days of rodeo, many contestants were former boxers.If a boxer…
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Coconuts sustain Warriors in the Crossfire
December 17, 2015
Find a coconut, find hope. That’s how Joseph and Kento respond to stockpiled coconuts, all while worrying about food and freedom. Modern cooks might deal with the coconut differently, turning…
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Ghost crab materializes in Warriors in the Crossfire
December 15, 2015
Joseph and Kento find their island of Saipan becoming a World War II battleground in Warriors in the Crossfire. As they hide on the beach, a ghost crab is one…
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Italian marble links past and present in No-Name Baby
December 10, 2015
Sophie’s grandfather’s World War I death was marked with a small headstone of Italian marble “from our homeland,” said her Nonna. The famous marble has a history dating back centuries.
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No-Name Baby highlights olive oil’s magic
December 8, 2015
In No-Name Baby, Nonna and Aunt Rae treat a bottle of olive oil like a magic potion. The family baptized their new baby with the prized oil sent by a…
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