Continuing the push to winter break, I read… ROLL WITH IT by Jamie Sumner This is the story of Ellie (Lily, actually), the girl with cerebral palsy who won’t let her wheelchair slow her down. She’s got some attitude and mad baking skills for her age, and wants everything in her family to be okay,Continue reading “IMWAYR: Roll With It — Rolling Towards Winter Break”
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IMWAYR: Various Titles Until Winter Break
This is a busy week at school with concerts, doctor’s appointments, and programs leading up to winter break. I’m trying to read as much as I can of the titles on my TBR list (To Be Read) so I can get through until vacation. This week I read… At the Mountain’s Base by Traci SorellContinue reading “IMWAYR: Various Titles Until Winter Break”
IMWAYR: Post-NCTE Reading
I’ve been reading articles and posts from the attendees of #NCTE19 and my mind is full of thoughts, reflections, and joy. I’ve also read… Clean Getaway, by Nic Stone (due to publish January 7, 2020). I just love Scoob and his G’ma! This duo take off in G’ma’s Winnebago (she sold her house!) and travelContinue reading “IMWAYR: Post-NCTE Reading”
IMWAYR: Gifts
I’m spending this week with books I received as gifts and giveaways. Thank you to Kathy at The Brain Lair Bookstore and Jennifer LaGarde, librarian extraordinarie. I appreciate your generosity! I finished Stargazing by Jen Wang (see my review from yesterday) and Thirteen Doorways: Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby (audio on Libro.fm). ThisContinue reading “IMWAYR: Gifts”
IMWAYR: Catching Up and Moving Forward
I’m still listening to Thirteen Doorways: Wolves Behind Them All, by Laura Ruby. I need to drive more, apparently. I still need to read The Water Dancer, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. I didn’t sit down to savor the book as I planned last week. My “Battle of the Books” students and I are reading Code TalkerContinue reading “IMWAYR: Catching Up and Moving Forward”
IMWAYR: Mixing It Up
Fall break provided rich, relaxing reading time! Last week I finished books; this week I’m listening to a book and reading an adult title I’ve been waiting for. I finished I Can Make This Promise, the debut by Christine Day. I loved the touching, complicated story of Edie and her family (and their secrets). IContinue reading “IMWAYR: Mixing It Up”
IMWAYR: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Fall break is this week — lots of reading to do! Happy Reading! It’s Monday! What are YOU reading? It’s Monday! What are you Reading? is a meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date. It is a great way to recap what you read and/or reviewed the previous week and to planContinue reading “IMWAYR: Indigenous Peoples’ Day”
IMWAYR: New Book Birthdays!
It’s another big week for reading! Fall Reading is Fabulous this year! I decided to focus on graphic novels this week, since they are getting a hit from teachers across the country (again). Reminder: READING GRAPHIC NOVELS IS READING! These are some good stories, too, so let the kids read! (Teachers, you can read them,Continue reading “IMWAYR: New Book Birthdays!”
IMWAYR: Banned Books Week 2019
Happy Banned Books Week! Read a banned or challenged book this week. Happy Reading! It’s Monday! What are YOU reading? It’s Monday! What are you Reading? is a meme hosted by Kathryn at Book Date. It is a great way to recap what you read and/or reviewed the previous week and to plan out your readingContinue reading “IMWAYR: Banned Books Week 2019”
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!”
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