Review of Ayumi’s Violin by Mariko Tatsumoto (Reblog)

This post is from the blog of a dear friend who writes book reviews. She chooses books in a variety of different categories: from animal stories to tutorials, fiction and non-fiction. When I really want to indulge myself, I read a children's book or I listen to music or do both. I particularly enjoy the violin. 

I appreciate books for children that address cultural diversity and that encourage children to become interested in music. That's why I chose this specific post to reblog.  Also this is a "coming to America" story.  It makes me feel so blessed that I was born in America and that no matter what others might say about my country ... this is truly a land of opportunity!

Review of Ayumi’s Violin by Mariko Tatsumoto: 

"Ayumi, a biracial love child, an outcast in Japan, had to face post WW2 prejudice when sent to live in America after her mother died. She had never met her father ..."