As I plan for summer school, I’m trying to finish as much reading as I can before I don’t have time during the day to “just read.” This week… I finished The Tornado by Jake Burt. Wow! If this story is fiction, then it’s as realistic fiction as a book gets. Look for my reviewContinue reading “IMWAYR: Just READ”
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IMWAYR: Picture Books and Memoirs
I’m spending the week with my granddaughter and today we headed to The Brain Lair Bookstore to visit Kathy (the owner and my book buddy). “M” spied one of her favorite authors right away and said, “Hey! Look! We have How to Build a Sandcastle! How about we get It’s NOT Jack and the Beanstalk?”Continue reading “IMWAYR: Picture Books and Memoirs”
IMWAYR: Summer Reading Begins!
It’s FINALLY summertime, and while I only have a little time off, I’m ready to read and write much more. Here are the two best reads of my first week of summer: The Bridge Home, by Padma Venkatraman – Viji and her little sister, Rukku, live a hard-knock life (literally) in India. Appa drinks andContinue reading “IMWAYR: Summer Reading Begins!”
IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books
The weather hasn’t been nice lately – rain most of the time – which gives me lots of inside time to read. This week I share an upcoming YA thriller and a new picture book. Every Stolen Breath, by Kimberly Gabriel Set in modern-day Chicago, Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, YA thriller that readersContinue reading “IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books”
IMWAYR: Books for All Ages
It’s been a wonderful year for reading so far! In the first five months, I have read new favorite titles, re-read former favorites, and have been lucky enough to read upcoming titles that I’m sure to add to my favorites list. This week for “It’s Monday! What are you Reading?” I’ve sampled books for allContinue reading “IMWAYR: Books for All Ages”
IMWAYR: Versify! Many Books to Read
Spring Break is over and it’s time to get back to reality. Wait! Not quite! It’s the Kwame Alexander “Versify” and “Crossover/Booked” Bus Tour! That means more traveling for me, which is exciting! The Versify books (new imprint of HMH Books curated by Kwame Alexander) published on Tuesday, April 2nd, and I’m reading them thisContinue reading “IMWAYR: Versify! Many Books to Read”
IMWAYR: Supporting the Locals
I must read Shortest Way Home, by our mayor, Pete Buttigieg, before next week’s book signing! My local indie bookstore, The Brain Lair Bookstore, will be hosting the event, and I can’t wait to see the turnout! By the end of the week, I will have Shout in my hands. We are road-tripping to seeContinue reading “IMWAYR: Supporting the Locals”
IMWAYR: Picture-Book-Palooza
I spent the evening re-reading picture books, and it was the most entertaining time of the day. I chose serious picture books first, then went for the funny ones to end my reading day on a light and enjoyable note. I love reading! What did you read today? Continue reading “IMWAYR: Picture-Book-Palooza”
IMWAYR: “I’m Taking the Day Off”
You know that scene in Pretty Woman when Richard Gere’s character, Edward, calls into work and says, “I’m taking the day off?” That’s how I feel today. After reading for a week straight for different purposes, I took this evening to complete other tasks: phone calls, emails, dishes, laundry… I do have a plan forContinue reading “IMWAYR: “I’m Taking the Day Off””
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”
Reading Teacher Writes 