Updated for Sheltering in Place: Noonday Books for Kids

Updated for Sheltering in Place: Noonday Books for Kids

A couple of years ago, I wrote a post on Noonday's blog, Flourish, featuring ten of my favorite books for kids that are set in Noonday's partner countries (and many written by authors from those countries). Now that we are all sheltering in place, I decided to update this post with some links to read-aloud videos on YouTube. Enjoy treasuring these books with your children!

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Noonday for Kids: 10 Books that Connect

Noonday for Kids: 10 Books that Connect

I rounded up ten of my favorite books for kids that are set in Noonday's partner countries (and many written by authors from those countries). Take a look at this tiny glimpse of the vast world of global literature, and how it can help our kids (and us) see that the beauty, curiosity, sadness and joy all over the world all make up the rich tapestry of being human. Features books set in Uganda, Ecuador, Guatemala, Vietnam, Peru, Haiti, Kenya, Ethiopia, and more.

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Book Review: Imperfect Courage

Book Review: Imperfect Courage

Here's what I need you to know: this book is very Jessica and very Noonday, but it is not about Jessica and Noonday. It is about you. Through her story of adoption, scrappy beginnings of what would become the biggest fair trade jewelry company in the world, body image struggles, and more...as well as stories of Jalia and other world-changers and changed lives she's met along the way... she takes specifics and makes them general and accessible to anyone interested in living a life of impact. 

And that's why I want you to get your hands on this book.

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