IMWAYR is a weekly blog hop with kid lit co-hosts Jennifer from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers. The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. It’s a great way to share what you’re reading and get recommendations from others. We encourage you to write your own post sharing what you’re reading, link up, leave a comment, and support other IMWAYR bloggers by visiting and commenting on at least three of the other linked blogs each week.
I decided to spend this week listening to Libro.fm downloads; it’s quiet at home and the dog doesn’t mind. I’m also re-reading some research from the past that I find pertinent to my current position. I know it’s summer break, but a true teacher is never truly off work. IYKYK.
I’m caught up in the return to Rainbow Realm. Mihi Whan Park and her friends, Reese and Savannah head back through the library refrigerator in book 2, “A Giant Problem,” to save Genevieve (Mihi’s nemesis)…and others. Tae Keller is such a storyteller! This plot loosely resembles a “Jack in the Beanstalk” giant encounter, but even more creepy. My students love fairy tales/scary stories, and this title is so good! The narrator, Triya Leong, really brings this story to life. (Published May 15, 2023, by MacMillan Audio/Henry Holt & Company.)
I love the idea that to teach reading, teachers should be readers themselves. But why? How? Teachers already have no free time, and many don’t see that reading has an impact on their students’ lives and their own lives. This document from 2003 is still interesting and important today.
It’s Monday! What are YOU reading?
Reading Teacher Writes 