It’s finally here! Happy Book Birthday to Seven Clues to Home by Gae Polisner and Nora Raleigh Baskin! Joy and Lukas had been friends ever since second grade, when Mr. Carter told each student with a summer birthday to stand up and be recognized before the end of the school year. “August…How weird is that?Continue reading “Seven Clues to Home – Happy Book Birthday!”
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IMWAYR: Spring Break at Home
It’s Spring Break! Since we are home for the duration, I decided to re-read some amazing books along with the authors this week. One of the positive memories I will take away from the COVID-19 mess is the authors and illustrators who generously give their time to read aloud to a wide virtual audience, includingContinue reading “IMWAYR: Spring Break at Home”
Book PREview: Seven Clues to Home
Joy and Lukas had been friends ever since second grade, when Mr. Carter told each student with a summer birthday to stand up and be recognized before the end of the school year. “August…How weird is that? What are the chances?” (p.15) Lukas loved math, so he tried to figure out the chances. Joy playedContinue reading “Book PREview: Seven Clues to Home”
IMWAYR: Last Week’s Lines and a New ARC
Reading just gets better and better! This year I’m working on staying on pace, and I’m failing miserably already. Through this first part of January, I’m learning that it’s not too bad — I’m savoring some great titles a little longer. This week, I’ll finish The Fountains of Silence (audiobook by Ruta Sepetys), The FirstContinue reading “IMWAYR: Last Week’s Lines and a New ARC”
Book Review: Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me (Due April, 2020)
Gae Polisner’s new novel, Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me, is due in April 2020 from Wednesday Books, but you should pre-order this now. JL Markham’s teen years seem typical, and yet this main character grabs the reader’s attention and holds on for dear life. In Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me, JL’s stories surroundContinue reading “Book Review: Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me (Due April, 2020)”
IMWAYR: I’m a Winner! Thank you, Susan Ross!
I’m a winner! Thank you, Susan Ross (@SusanRossAuthor) for sending me Kiki and Jacques: A Refugee Story and Searching for Lottie from your #giveaway on Twitter. I can’t wait to get started! Searching for Lottie sounds perfect for my middle school students. Knowing that the characters are based on Susan’s own family will make thisContinue reading “IMWAYR: I’m a Winner! Thank you, Susan Ross!”
IMWAYR: “Picture Books are Perfect” and Special Book Mail
This is a big week of reading, since I’ll be presenting my introductory professional development session, “Picture Books are Perfect for Middle School & High School” on September 14th at the Indiana State Literacy Conference in Noblesville, IN. I will read MANY picture books this week to finalize my presentation. Which books should I pack?Continue reading “IMWAYR: “Picture Books are Perfect” and Special Book Mail”
Reading Teacher Writes 