Emma

Emma
Posted on 01/05/2022
Image of student reading a bookToo Young to Escape - Van Ho and Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

I think it is important to have diverse books available to students because you can know all different people that have a different colour of skin and not just white. I also think it is important to have diverse books available to students because it can show that others past and experiences that they had to go through. I also think it is important to have diverse books available to students because it shows how others cultures are important to this world.

Originally I was not attracted to the book, because It did not tell me what the story was about and it only showed a picture of a brother and sisters. My teacher introduced me to the book because she knows that I am very interested in history and true stories. Too Young to Escape is a true story which is why I am happy to be reading it.

Yes I have made personal connections to the book. My grandfather is from Hungary and he came to Canada when he was only four years old, because of the conflict between Hungary and Russia, so he had to leave his home and things behind.