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IMWAYR: Happy Memorial Day!
To all those who fight and fought to keep us free, THANK YOU! Today I remember grandfathers, my father-in-law, uncles, cousins, and friends who serve and who served. Happy Memorial Day! Wrapping up the virtual school year, so I’ll be busy this week, but…
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…
IMWAYR: Back on Track – Picture Books are Perfect!
I’m finally back on track. This week is Picture Book Week on Facebook Live, sponsored by Kwame Alexander and friends. I’m excited to hear all the read alouds from authors this week. Today was a lively reading by Sherri Duskey Rinker. Her new book,…
IMWAYR: Appreciation – National Poetry Month
I’m taking the time to appreciate things more this week, and celebrating National Poetry Month continues with odes and “fun” poems. Last week I finished a bunch of children’s poetry books. This week, I’ll continue to read poetry, especially Odes to Common Things by…
IMWAYR: Poetry Month Continues
National Poetry Month continues…PLUS I’m listening to Jason Reynolds read Look Both Ways this week on Facebook Live and today I was able to find Pablo Cartaya talk about his books during the virtual VA Children’s Book Festival (on Facebook). I love it when…
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…
IMWAYR: Stay-at-Home Guidelines and Authors Who Help Us Deal
It’s been a rough start this week. Monday, Monday…we are still under stay-at-home orders and there’s lots of time to read, but I’ve also been stuck. Three authors have stuck with me so far, and have made reading time more comfortable in the discomfort…
