Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id gB6GihX02550; Fri, 6 Dec 2002 11:44:43 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 11:44:43 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <v0421010cba1683f0995f@[128.148.147.35]> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Janet Isserlis <Janet_Isserlis@brown.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:8366] Re: Need some help... X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" Status: O Content-Length: 1639 Lines: 43 the URL for Peppercorn press is http://www.peppercornbooks.com/ janet >Judy -- try www.Peppercorn.com They are a small publisher in NC >that specializes >in materials for refugees & have (had) many stories about/for Somali women. I >think they're still in operation. > __ >| \ >|__ / ottie dottie@shattuck.net >----- Original Message ----- >From: "JUDITH SINCLAIR" <j-p-sinclair@worldnet.att.net> >To: "Multiple recipients of list" <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> >Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 7:53 PM >Subject: [NIFL-ESL:8361] Need some help... > > >| Hello, everyone! >| >| Am looking for reading material for a Somalian woman who has entered an ESL >| program in June of this year and has moved quickly from Intro to our Level 2 >| of a possible 6 Levels in what appears to be record time. She had no >| schooling in her own country at all, and could not read or write in any >| language when she came here. Now, she is reading "books" of various sources >| that are for ESL learners, but from my review the "books" seem to be of a >| rather mixed nature, that is, some seem to have "moral" or preachy tones to >| them, and some are down right scarey. The student is in her 40's, has >| children (not with her), currently lives in a women's shelter, and has >| endured incredible hardships. Nevertheless, she is determined to move >| ahead, and wants to read and learn everything she can. I have no doubt she >| will go on for her GED, and perhaps college here. In the meantime, what can >| you suggest for her, and how do I go about getting the materials? >| >| Thanks for helping me. >| >| Judy >| >|
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