This World That World

About the Book

This World That World is a “must have” for educators with immigrant children in their classrooms and for all who want to peer into the hearts and minds of the children making these challenging adjustments. This is the true story of an American child’s journey across national, linguistic and cultural borders, the lessons learned and the gains achieved as a result. Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated, this book makes the perfect “read aloud” and discussion starter for today’s multicultural classroom. Author’s suggestions for educators included.

About the Author

Born in Chicago to Swedish parents, Phoebe Smith became an American emigrant at age 11 when her family moved to Sweden. Her experience as the sole immigrant child in a Swedish public school taught her valuable life lessons, and set her on a life-long path of language learning and teaching, cultural bridge-building, and immigrant care. Phoebe holds a masters degree in ESL and bilingual education from Georgetown University. She has taught immigrant children and adults across the U.S., and has worked for World Relief and facilitated Hispanic ministry at her church. She is also an avid artist. This is her first book.