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[FR] Rencontre et dédicace à l’American Library in Paris

Aux États-Unis, on fait aussi la révolution ! De passage en France, j’ai pu présenter mon nouveau livre, La Révolution bilingue, à l’American Library in Paris. L’occasion de parler d’éducation bilingue et du développement constant des filières bilingues dans les écoles aux États-Unis. C’était ma première rencontre et dédicace en France, à Paris, en langue anglaise et, qui plus est, dans une institution américaine !

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“Creating a Bilingual Revolution in Our Schools,” my Interview for Liz Daly’s Culture Digest

I was interviewed earlier this Month by Elizabeth Rose Daly for her blog, Liz daly’s Culture Digest. I spoke about my new book The Bilingual Revolution, the development of dual-language programs in New York City public schools, and the various models applied by the different linguistic communities I worked with (Polish, German, Japanese, etc.). Continue reading ““Creating a Bilingual Revolution in Our Schools,” my Interview for Liz Daly’s Culture Digest”

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The Bilingual Revolution at the American Library in Paris

Revolutions do come from the United States! I stopped by the American Library in Paris to present my new book, The Bilingual Revolution, and discuss bilingual education and the rise of dual language programs in the United States. This was my first book talk in France, and it was done in English and in an American institution!

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NYC Bilingual Fair and First Ich Bin Expat Fair

I was thrilled to take part in both NYC’s Bilingual Fair and the Ich Bin Expat Fair today. The first event was hosted by French Morning and Fordham University and gathered hundreds of exhibitors and participants from various linguistic communities.  The second event was hosted CityKinder, a New York-based group, and offered a multitude of opportunities to meet German businesses, schools, and community organizations. I was able to take part in several talks on bilingual education and share insights on the Bilingual Revolution while meeting with parents and educators from the Tri-State and beyond who shared the same desire to see more dual language programs open in schools everywhere.
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[FR] Critique de La Révolution bilingue par le blog Jeux 2 Langues

Merci à Isabelle Barth pour avoir publié une critique de mon livre  La Révolution bilingue, le futur de l’éducation s’écrit en deux langues sur son blog Jeux 2 Langues/Multilingual Cafe.

La Révolution bilingue est disponible en France, sur le site de tbr-books, d’Amazon et de la Fnac (en format ebook uniquement). Vous pouvez également demander à votre libraire de vous le commander ! Continue reading “[FR] Critique de La Révolution bilingue par le blog Jeux 2 Langues”

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Fantastic Conversation with Vanessa Handal-Ghenania at La Maison d’Art in Harlem

Last Tuesday evening, I was in Harlem to talk about my book, The Bilingual Revolution, and exchange views on dual-language education with the audience. The talk was hosted by Stephanie Calla, founder of La Maison d’Art in Harlem, and moderated by Vanessa Handal-Ghenania, bilingualism expert who founded ArcEnCiel preschool, Petits Poussins Too and Bilingual Nest. Continue reading “Fantastic Conversation with Vanessa Handal-Ghenania at La Maison d’Art in Harlem”

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Great Book Signing in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Thank you all for coming to my book signing at Woops! Greenpoint last Saturday. This kick-off signing is the first of a tour that will take me to New York City, Boston and Washington DC with 14 events in 4 weeks! To find out about upcoming talks please visit my event page! For those of you in Harlem this Tuesday join us at La Maison d’Art at 6pm for a talk on The Bilingual Revolution.

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“Leading the Bilingual Revolution” – My Interview for New York Transatlantic

I was interviewed early September by Lucía Seda for New York Translatlantic, Europe’s home away from home in New York City. With an editorial team from NYU’s Center for European and Mediterranean Studies, NYTA is a hybrid blog/online magazine that capture the variety and depth to “thinking Europe” that New York City supports. I spoke about my new book The Bilingual Revolution and the importance of learning a second language. Continue reading ““Leading the Bilingual Revolution” – My Interview for New York Transatlantic”