Jennifer Sniadecki

IMWAYR: PD Week

This could be a long post, but I am thinking you would be upset, so I won’t list every picture book from my PD session today at #RSAC2018. If you want the list of books we used in the session, please feel free to ask in the comments (or email me) and I’ll help. InContinue reading “IMWAYR: PD Week”

IMWAYR: My To-Be-Read List Grew After #NCTE18

My TBR list grew exponentially after #NCTE18. It’s amazing to live in the literacy world and I’m honored to meet with authors and illustrators all over the country. It’s a special time to be a reader. Today I read two new titles (to me) and re-read some Ryan T. Higgins books again to prepare forContinue reading “IMWAYR: My To-Be-Read List Grew After #NCTE18”

#NCTE18: A Love of Learning

NCTE’s annual conference was an amazing awesome adventure! All my friends were there, from all my groups, and I saw almost all of them (for at least a few minutes each) during my stay in Houston. I loved the theme this year, Raising Student Voice; I learned there are many ways to raise student voices,Continue reading “#NCTE18: A Love of Learning”

I’m at #NCTE18!

I’ve been reading more than writing lately, which is strange, because my round table session on Friday at 2:00 at #NCTE18 is called “Overcoming the Fear and Seemingly Impossible.” (Stop by Room 320AB) I’ll be talking about FEAR and what I have done to overcome it in regards to writing. But am I still afraid?Continue reading “I’m at #NCTE18!”

IMWAYR: Re-reading and New Titles

What a week! I spent time re-reading some titles and digging into new ones. We are Grateful/Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell — This book is beautiful and I’m grateful to have it in my hands! I’m grateful for the ability to read and celebrate reading with my friends and family. I love learning about new placesContinue reading “IMWAYR: Re-reading and New Titles”

IMWAYR: Feeling Like Fall

I’m feeling “Full of Fall” today! April Pulley Sayre is a local favorite author, and she has some really cool “seasonal” reads. Here are the two I read (again) today: Full of Fall (2017) Let’s Go Nuts! Seeds We Eat (2013) It’s Monday! What are YOU reading? It’s Monday! What are you Reading?Continue reading “IMWAYR: Feeling Like Fall”

#WhyIWrite: National Day on Writing

#WhyIWrite — I answered questions, made lists, reflected on my reading, and held conversations. I wrote that chapter about my teaching life called “Shut Up!” (Thank you in advance @lester_laminack.) I write to learn. I write to wonder. I write to celebrate. #NationalDayonWriting

IMWAYR: A Big Week of Reading

After last week’s amazing reunion with Kwame Alexander, I re-read Swing, since I have my signed copy in my hands now. This reading was “way” better than the Net Galley version. (No offense to Net Galley, but I feel that the digital copy did not support the intended view and flow of the lines ofContinue reading “IMWAYR: A Big Week of Reading”

Book Review: Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Hey, Kiddo‘s subtitle is “How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction.” Jarrett’s brave memoir is a graphic novel commentary for our times. Jarrett is brave to share his story in this memoir, and I’m so glad he did. We book lovers say, “Books save lives,” and I’m sure thisContinue reading “Book Review: Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka”

IMWAYR: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

“Rick Riordan Presents” title, Aru Shah and the End of Time, by Roshani Chokshi is my new pick this week. It came to me highly recommended, so I moved it to the top of my “To Be Read” list. Here’s what the back cover has to say: “Percy Jackson meets Sailor Moon in this inauguralContinue reading “IMWAYR: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi”