Category Archives: Library Info

IMWAYR: Reorganizing

It’s Monday! What are you Reading? is a weekly blog hop hosted by Kellee and Ricki of 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. Head over to Unleashing Readers to join the link-up and share your reading! Another busy week! I’ve beenContinue reading “IMWAYR: Reorganizing”

IMWAYR: National Library Week – Let’s Read!

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 fromContinue reading “IMWAYR: National Library Week – Let’s Read!”

5 Kinds of Nonfiction

Did you know there are 5 Kinds of Nonfiction? My friend, Melissa Stewart, and Dr. Marlene Correia wrote 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction With Children’s Books and has generously shared resources and book lists for teachers, librarians, writers, and the rest of us! Did you also know that Ms. Stewart updated thoseContinue reading “5 Kinds of Nonfiction”

IMWAYR: Professional Development Titles

Thanks to Heinemann Publishing’s fabulous Teacher Appreciation sale, I was able to add some professional development books to my library last week. Now I can share with my school friends AND add to my own learning. Thank you for your generosity, Heinemann! Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital AgeContinue reading “IMWAYR: Professional Development Titles”

TOP TEN Circulated Books in the Middle School Library – 2019 (Semester 1)

Here’s the TOP TEN Circulated Books for the First Semester in the Library – 2019: Number 10! Awkward, by Svetlana Chmakova Number 9! Claudia and Mean Janine: A Graphic Novel, by Raina Telgemeier Number 8! Stop That Bull, Theseus! (Myth-O-Mania Series), by Kate McMullan Number 7! The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson, Book 1), by RickContinue reading “TOP TEN Circulated Books in the Middle School Library – 2019 (Semester 1)”