TCK Resources – an online book archive

TCK Resources is a website designed to be a collection of resources for Third Culture Kids (TCKs): those individuals who have spent a large amount of their childhood in a culture different than that of their parents, and so develop a sense of belonging to both cultures. This includes Missionary Kids, Military Brats, children of business people or diplomats, or any other expat family.

They have organized these resources in a way that makes it easy to find something relevant to you, whether you’re a parent or teacher of TCKs or a TCK yourself. You can filter and search for just the book (or video, movie, etc) you want by intended audience, genre, topic, and location.

Check it out here!

Jane Peng – military BRAT artist and painter

an abstract painting with artist Jane Peng standing next to it
by Jane Peng

When I was young, all I wanted was a normal childhood, but it was impossible. We were always moving homes and nothing in our life was permanent. Every move was a disruption, full of goodbyes and fears about an unknown future. But slowly I learned to embrace the chaos, because I realised that when I walked boldly towards the unknown and did my best, there was enough kindness in the world to catch me even when I tripped.

Through my art, I want to capture the strength of courage and kindness so anyone facing turmoil in their lives can draw strength from it. That’s why I wanted to share my art with you today. ~ Jane Peng


Check out Jane’s website to see more of her art

See more paintings by TCKs

Home – a song by TCK artist maddie rien

HOME LYRICS

Boxed up in cars
All memories of ours
are on the go
Like footprints in snow

Autumn leaves change
But I stay the same
Green highways signs
Just wave goodbye

I’m tired of living on the road
I’m tired of leaving what I know

When will I find somewhere to call home
Is it a place or someone I don’t know
Where will I get my last set of keys
Tell me to stay without
without always leaving

My hearts content lies
Left in cement
It was permanent
Or so you said

Same stars, same sky
Same moon at night
But its different
‘Cause you’re not in it.

I’m tired of leaving what I know
I’m tired but now I gotta go

When will I find somewhere to call home
Is it a place or someone I don’t know
Where will I get my last set of keys
Tell me to stay without
without always leaving

Wishing on shooting stars
To know, to stay, to be just where you are
Am I close or are you far
‘Cause miles are like galaxies apart

Right now I have no where to call home
It may be a place or someone I hope
These will not be my last set of keys
Wish I could stay but now
Now I’m leaving


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