Raina Telgemeier is one of my favorite graphic novelists. Here, Mike Jung shares his thoughts about Raina…
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Banned Books Week Focus: And Tango Makes Three
One of the most challenged books I’ve encountered in my years of teaching is And Tango Makes Three. One of my students once asked, “Why is this one banned? It’s about PENGUINS!” I love my open-minded students! Take a look…
IMWAYR: Nonfiction and Banned Books
There’s so much to read right now! Last week, I read a bunch of nonfiction picture books — I just LOVE picture books! I’m also celebrating Banned Books Week — Look for my “Banned Books Focus” posts this week. I’m still reading Turning Point by Paula Chase (so good!) and I need to get to Vanderbeekers:Continue reading “IMWAYR: Nonfiction and Banned Books”
Happy Banned Books Week 2020!
This is one of my favorite reading weeks of the year! Read what you want, when you want, where you want. For more information, visit http://www.ala.org. Happy reading!
IMWAYR: Hispanic Heritage Month
I fell behind again in my reading life. There’s school, committee meetings, virtual events, and camping to do before I go back to in-person school, so my own reading took a back seat last week. I finished My Life in the Fish Tank by Barbara Dee. Such a good family story! Look for my review thisContinue reading “IMWAYR: Hispanic Heritage Month”
Updated Book Lists
Dear Reader Friends, I finally had a chance to play around with my Bookshop.org lists today, updating my book list for “Picture Books are Perfect for Writing Workshop” to reflect current books I used for my #ISLA20 presentation last weekend. I also loaded a list called “My Favorite Memoirs/True Stories.” I think you should readContinue reading “Updated Book Lists”
IMWAYR: Exciting New Books Coming Soon!
After a long day, I had a grand opportunity to see Paula Chase, in conversation with Renee Watson, thanks to Brain Lair Books virtual events! Thank you, Kathy Burnette, for hosting a fabulous chat! There are many new books coming out this week, and I want to read them all! I’ll start with… Turning PointContinue reading “IMWAYR: Exciting New Books Coming Soon!”
“Picture Books are Perfect” – Review of I Am Every Good Thing
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James is the newest must-read picture book for middle school, and everyone else! This is a joyful celebration of all good things: gravity, moonbeams, cinnamon rolls, skateboarding, using a microscope, being polite, paper airplanes, swimming…and being human! I love the language — “I amContinue reading ““Picture Books are Perfect” – Review of I Am Every Good Thing”
Happy Book Birthday, Dusti Bowling!
The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling Nora’s therapist asks, “What do you fear?” (Dying.) and “Are you likely to die in this situation?” (Yes.) It’s been a year since Nora and her dad lost her mother in a violent, unprovoked event. Dad has been grieving by taking Nora out of school and avoiding people; NoraContinue reading “Happy Book Birthday, Dusti Bowling!”
IMWAYR: Reading for School and Home
I am reading for school and home purposes this week. I finished… I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes. What joy! I recommend this for every reader, young and old! Amazing and inspiring! Flamer by Mike Curato. FIRE! Flamer is going to win awards, I’m sure. Trigger warning: it’s a tough one, and hasContinue reading “IMWAYR: Reading for School and Home”
Reading Teacher Writes 