Derrick Barnes – Reading Teacher Writes

IMWAYR: Holding Baby; Not Reading

I haven’t read much (except my new teacher contract!) this week; I’ve been holding the new grandbaby! Here’s what I AM reading: Physical Books: Living the Life of a Writer by Jen Vincent – I know this isn’t a children’s book, but I’ve been waiting for this PD title for a while and I’m soContinue reading “IMWAYR: Holding Baby; Not Reading”

IMWAYR: Week of Waiting

This is the week of the new grandchild! We are eagerly awaiting the birth and celebration of our grandchild, so I’m sticking with short, fun reads to distract myself. (Check out Mom, a book I received from Tracy at Publisher Spotlight. How did she know?) Physical Books: Let’s start with the PubSpotlight books! Mom byContinue reading “IMWAYR: Week of Waiting”

Book Review: Like Lava In My Veins by Derrick Barnes

“Bobby Beacon’s got fire flowing through his veins.” At school, Bobby wants to be a good student, but he leaves his seat, taps on the desk, and raises his hand after every question posed by Ms. Flores. A week goes by, and the teacher can’t take it anymore. Bobby’s lack of control of his powerContinue reading “Book Review: Like Lava In My Veins by Derrick Barnes”

“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”

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”