It’s the day before Election Day in the USA. Times are tense. Anxiety runs high. I’m focused on reading. To keep my mind at ease, I think about the authors who craft their stories and question how they seem to get it all right so easily. I know that’s not true – there are manyContinue reading “IMWAYR: Listening to Craft Moves”
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IMWAYR: Chilling Tales for Cold FAll Evenings (plus)
It’s getting darker earlier. It’s cold outside. The end of October is here. This is a good week for some chilling tales (and more). Chilling Tales… Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds, brought to life by Danica Novgorodoff, literally gave me chills. The graphic novel is so much more haunting than theContinue reading “IMWAYR: Chilling Tales for Cold FAll Evenings (plus)”
IMWAYR: Book Mail!
IMWAYR: Three Book BirthdayS
I’m exhausted after a long “first day back to school” — but I’m lucky. I came home to Book Birthday celebrations! Happy Book Birthday, Kwame Alexander, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia!
IMWAYR: Nonfiction and Banned Books
There’s so much to read right now! Last week, I read a bunch of nonfiction picture books — I just LOVE picture books! I’m also celebrating Banned Books Week — Look for my “Banned Books Focus” posts this week. I’m still reading Turning Point by Paula Chase (so good!) and I need to get to Vanderbeekers:Continue reading “IMWAYR: Nonfiction and Banned Books”
IMWAYR: Hispanic Heritage Month
I fell behind again in my reading life. There’s school, committee meetings, virtual events, and camping to do before I go back to in-person school, so my own reading took a back seat last week. I finished My Life in the Fish Tank by Barbara Dee. Such a good family story! Look for my review thisContinue reading “IMWAYR: Hispanic Heritage Month”
IMWAYR: Exciting New Books Coming Soon!
After a long day, I had a grand opportunity to see Paula Chase, in conversation with Renee Watson, thanks to Brain Lair Books virtual events! Thank you, Kathy Burnette, for hosting a fabulous chat! There are many new books coming out this week, and I want to read them all! I’ll start with… Turning PointContinue reading “IMWAYR: Exciting New Books Coming Soon!”
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”
IMWAYR: BIG Book Birthday Week!
This week is a BIG Book Birthday Week! I’m looking forward to so many new books that release on September 1, 2020. These are just some of the newly published books I will read… It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? From Picture Books to YA! It’s Monday! What are you Reading? is aContinue reading “IMWAYR: BIG Book Birthday Week!”
IMWAYR: First Days of School Picture Books
I made it through the first few days of school (teachers are in the buildings while students are remote learning). I’m exhausted! I did manage to gather and re-read picture books for read alouds and mentor texts for this first quarter. One special new book is Nana Akua Goes to School, written by Tricia ElamContinue reading “IMWAYR: First Days of School Picture Books”
Reading Teacher Writes 