I was honored to present at the Indiana Library Federation Conference last weekend in Muncie, Indiana. What a fabulous group of literacy leaders and grand advocates for reading! Thank you to Mr. Bateman from Performing Arts Photography, Indianapolis, IN and the ILF Conference Committee for the new headshot. You made me look good! Day OneContinue reading “Indiana Library Federation Youth Services Conference”
Author Archives: Jennifer Sniadecki
IMWAYR: I LOVE Reading!
My middle school’s Literacy Night is tomorrow night, so I have to be quick this week. My apologies. Here are the titles I’m finishing and loving this week! Physical Books (Advanced Reader Copy): The Brainstormerz: Money Talks by Kwame Alexander, with Cassidy Dyce and art by Rashad Doucet (also created Wish I Was a BallerContinue reading “IMWAYR: I LOVE Reading!”
Happy Book Birthday, Kwame Alexander and Kitt Thomas!
Book Review: The Mighty Macy, by Kwame Alexander and Kitt Thomas (Little, Brown, February 3, 2026) The Mighty Macy, written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kitt Thomas, is a “masterpiece” for young readers. The novel-in-verse opens on Macy’s birthday, which is also New Year’s Day. She receives Book One of The Mighty Zora seriesContinue reading “Happy Book Birthday, Kwame Alexander and Kitt Thomas!”
IMWAYR: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Reading is Resistance
If I have learned anything this past year, it’s that Reading is Resistance. All the book banners and government officials (with their bills to scare us away from reading) who don’t want us to show our intelligence KNOW that we readers ARE the future and we WILL survive and pass the joy of reading andContinue reading “IMWAYR: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Reading is Resistance”
One Little Word 2026
It didn’t take me long to choose my “One Little Word” for 2026. I need to get back to the basics, back to what works for me, back to the creative life that I love. I chose RESTORE. When you Google the word RESTORE, the first hit shows a verb meaning “bring back (a previousContinue reading “One Little Word 2026”
Best Books of 2025: Late
I finally got over the flu and I’m ready to get back to normal! I know it’s already 2026, but I’m sharing the Best Books I Read in 2025 list, just in case you still want to check your TBR pile and share with me. My rules changed a bit, since I didn’t use GoodreadsContinue reading “Best Books of 2025: Late”
IMWAYR: The Last of 2025
I was down with the flu+ the entire week of Christmas! I haven’t read anything except the heartwarming short stories in The Spirit of Christmas, edited by Amy Newmark. I’ve been drinking water and tea and sleeping/watching Hallmark Christmas movies. I hope the holidays have been kind to you and I hope you have hadContinue reading “IMWAYR: The Last of 2025”
IMWAYR: Finishing 2025
The last few days of school are always chaotic, and today we had another two-hour delay due to below-zero temperatures. It was nice to see students this afternoon visiting the library to trade books before break. I’m still sharing the holiday books I wrote about last week. Today’s featured title was Hanukkah Upside Down, byContinue reading “IMWAYR: Finishing 2025”
IMWAYR: December, in Full Swing!
I cannot believe how fast December is flying — like Santa’s reindeer trying to get to every house in one night! I chose two read alouds for the month, but there are SO MANY holiday books out there! I always love discovering new texts about well-known holidays and I encourage people I know (like YOU)Continue reading “IMWAYR: December, in Full Swing!”
IMWAYR: Mostly Listening
Instead of going back to work today, we had a snow day. This was a perfect day to listen to audiobooks and clean up after the holiday. More snow should fall tonight, so we will see what tomorrow brings, but this week looks like a good week to stay inside and read. Physical Book: IContinue reading “IMWAYR: Mostly Listening”
Reading Teacher Writes 