About
Nora G. Ho
Nora G. Ho is a first-generation Chinese American, and the third oldest of eight. Her educational career has given her a wide perspective of diversity, from cultural, racial, age, and disability differences to socio-economic differences.
The focus of her educational and writing career is to help children better recognize, understand, and respect the uniqueness of others. On this journey of understanding diversity, she hopes all children also discover the enjoyment of reading, whether for pleasure or information.
Diversity and acceptance help children empathize with those who are different.
Experience
Nora has an M.A. in Administrative Management in Education from San Jose State University. She is highly qualified, with credentials in both Elementary and Secondary Education, and as a Reading Specialist.
In her 40+ years in education, she has served as a Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education, a classroom teacher in various grade levels, and as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Santa Clara. She has also served on the board of the California Association for the Gifted and Talented. Her interests include writing children's rhyming picture books, reading, hiking, and exploring the national parks.
Her current residence is Alviso, California, a National Historic District with a population of 4,000+.
My "Why"
The "WHY" in writing picture books is to help children better recognize, understand, and respect the uniqueness of others. On this journey of understanding diversity, it is my hope that all children also discover the enjoyment of reading.
In A Place Called Home, a lost kitten observes distinct and special differences among forest animals, their homes and their environment. The kitten must determine which habitat would best meet his needs. What lessons will he learn? Will he find a home?
