In the Community

Students' feedback
Re. Author Ann Martin Bowler's visit to Freeport Elementary in Sacramento, California

What culture or people would you like to learn more about?

"I would like to learn about the Hmong people because there are so many of them in Sacramento. I would like to learn to speak their language." (Chan F., 6th grade)

"I would like to learn more about Korea – their food, cars, games, language... I've heard it's a neat place: " (Chue V., 6th grade)

"I'm a Hmong, and I would like to know more about the Hmong culture." (Tou Y., 6th grade)

"I would like to learn about India. I would also like to learn how to write about other cultures." (Stephanie X., 6th grade)

"The story of the "Adventures of the Treasure Fleet" was so interesting! Now I want to learn more about China." (Stacey W., 5th grade)

"I want to know more about the Chinese. They seem so creative." (Eugene B., 5th grade)

"I choose Japan, because I think they do great movies. It would be nice to learn more about the culture and understand the language." (Annie V., 6th grade)

"I would like to learn more about Hispanic people and to learn Spanish, so that when I grow up I can get a good job because I speak another language." (Brontray M., 6th grade)

"I want to learn about the Native Americans and how they hunt buffalos, sleep in teepes and fight with bow and arrows." (Anatoly L., 5th grade)

"I would like to know more about Korea. They seem to have a really interesting culture." (Paha X., 6th grade)

"Mexican culture. I like their customs and dances." (Shayal P., 6th grade)

"I would like to learn about Japan. I like their songs." (Daring N., 4th grade)

"I would like to learn more about Hmong and Chinese culture; the things they have in common and the things that are different." (Wang V., 6th grade)

"I'm Philippino and I like learning new things about my culture." (Kimberley P., 6th grade)

"I would like to learn about Pacific-Islanders, specially about the King of Tonga." (Eseta T., 5th grade)

"I'm insterested in learning about the Eskimos." (Dionnetae M., 5th grade)

"I would like to know what the Hmong lives are like in Asia." (Angel V., 5th grade)

"Chinese culture is interesting and the history seems to be pretty fascinating." (Sabrina T., 5th grade)

"I want to learn about China, so I can write stories, too." (Tanisha H., 4th grade)

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