Fiona here with news of a book published by longtime friend of Kumamoto-i Charmaine Minami. “Double or Half? is a light-hearted rhyming story complemented by captivating illustrations, that will appeal to children aged 3 to 8, especially those from bicultural or multicultural backgrounds. Set in Japan, with its wonderfully positive and self-affirming message, the story will also appeal to a much wider audience of half, quarter or mixed children all around the world.” My copy of the book arrived this morning and it is indeed a charming story, beautifully illustrated and I can’t wait to read it with my students. My own children are in their twenties now but I’m sure they would relate to the big question the boy in the story asks himself. Huge congratulations to Charmaine on her first published book! It’s available to buy in paperback on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Charmaine-Minami/dp/B0BW27PCFB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33A64A2Y1W4GN&keywords=Charmaine+minami&qid=1678340520&sprefix=charmaine+minami+%2Caps%2C569&sr=8-1