News Writing a Window to the World Posted June 19, 2017 By Jill Anderson Children’s books hold an important place in the life of Longzhen Han, Ed.M.’17. As a young girl migrating from China to Australia, Han relied on children’s books to learn English and they remained a passion as she grew up. Even after becoming a lawyer and traveling the world, Han dreamed of one day writing her own book, finally making it a reality when she penned the first book in her series, Gusto & Gecko. Launched in 2015 through the help of crowdfunding campaign, Han’s series following the journey of two dinosaurs that travel the world has captured the interest of children, teachers, and even Scholastic Reading Club, which distributes the book online. This summer Han will continue to work on creating a world around Gusto & Gecko through her fellowship at the Harvard iLab. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Lost in Translation New comparative study from Ph.D. candidate Maya Alkateb-Chami finds strong correlation between low literacy outcomes for children and schools teaching in different language from home News Reshaping Reading With their new app — launched in the pandemic — two alums give teachers a tool to identify struggling readers and provide personalized support. Usable Knowledge Summer Learning Happens at Home New research suggests it’s family involvement, not camps or trips, that keeps kids primed for learning all summer.