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”
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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!”
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 