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Hi there!
Do you breathe, dream and live books? If yes, you’re in the right place 
What IS this place?
“Right Reads” aims to review books that help young readers to:
- learn English as second language
- discover cultures of the world
- feed a curious and creative mind
- embrace new (and different) experiences and ideas
- develop a love for learning and
- ultimately, cultivate a reading culture
Here, you will find a review of EACH and EVERY book that I have ever read as a child. I am doing this to especially share the books that I have read with other parents out there.
I *planned* to include tips on helping your child learn to read, write, listen and speak the English language but wonder if this is the right place? I’m still thinking…
I may also review movies and other audio-visual material that help to develop reading skills and an appreciation of literature in English.
How do we contact you?
If you have a book you’d like me to review (or if you have any other questions), please use write me an email at kittycat2006[at]live[dot]com or drop me a comment with your contact details.
I’m working to set up a contact form, which mysteriously refuses to appear on this theme…
How did it all begin?
25 years ago, I began my lifelong affair with books when I stumbled upon an interesting article in Reader’s Digest one rainy day…
20 years ago, I joined my classmates in book binges - at the speed of one book a day! LOL those fun and carefree old schoolgirl days.
15 years ago, I discovered the pleasure of excavating for old treasures in secondhand bookshops. Hours of burrowing are rewarded with delightful finds of old books passed down from grandfather to granddaughter, original signed copies by authors…
10 years ago, I became an English teacher and discovered the joy of teaching students, young and old, of other languages (Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Indonesian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, German).
The college library was a regular haunt as I scouted for books on the reading lists of Australia, America and UK bound students.
These years were a challenge as I had to get active, cheeky and restless teens interested in reading, analyzing and appreciating classic and modern English poetry, drama, short stories and novels.
It’s one thing getting them hooked on the coming-of-age Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta but clearly another thing getting hormonally-charged SMS, internet and MTV crazy teens to *even* look at 19th century Victorian Wilkie Collins’ The Moonstone!
Then, I left the teaching world to check out marketing/corporate communications - my travels gave me the chance to browse bookstores in other countries and immerse myself in unique literary works.
By then, I was also became a Mother. Although I have been buying books for my little sister, nieces and friends’ children, it’s really different when you’re buying books for a child who grows from a baby to a toddler right in front of you!
How often will you post?
I’ll be posting as fast as I can but please understand - it’s just as much fun sharing my thoughts on a book as it is reading one. If I am late, that means my nose is blissfully buried in a book! Or…I’m busy being a work at home Mum.
Warmest wishes,
KittyCat
kittycat2006[at]live[dot]com
