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. 

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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 ..."

NOTE: Apologies for the broken link.  (https://www.barbsbooks.com/2017/06/24/review-ayumis-violin-mariko-tatsumoto/)  This blog is/was published by a friend who has been diagnosed with aphasia.  The review was excellent.  There isn't even an archived copy of the post.  Sorry.