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 I have two books pulled aside: A High Five for GlennContinue reading “IMWAYR: Happy Memorial Day!”
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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 World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital AgeContinue reading “IMWAYR: Professional Development Titles”
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, How to Put an Octopus to Bed, is due in theContinue reading “IMWAYR: Back on Track – Picture Books are Perfect!”
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 Pablo Neruda, and I’ll start a new YA novel, Love FromContinue reading “IMWAYR: Appreciation – National Poetry Month”
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 authors read their own books for us. It made me moreContinue reading “IMWAYR: Poetry Month Continues”
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”
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 of this COVID-19 virus outbreak. Kwame Alexander is reading The CrossoverContinue reading “IMWAYR: Stay-at-Home Guidelines and Authors Who Help Us Deal”
IMWAYR: Week Two COVID-19 Virus Lockdown — Lots of Time to Read
It’s week two of the weirdest time in our recent history, the COVID-19 Virus National Lockdown. Starting Wednesday, residents of Indiana are under a “stay at home” order from the governor. There’s lots of time for reading now. This week, I have the books I won in the #giveaway from Jess Redman. I’m excited toContinue reading “IMWAYR: Week Two COVID-19 Virus Lockdown — Lots of Time to Read”
IMWAYR: Hope and Joy
I’m in need of HOPE and JOY right now, so I’m spending the week reading some titles that make me smile. Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks It’s Deja and Josiah’s last night working at the pumpkin patch…ever. They will be off to college in the fall and it’s the last night toContinue reading “IMWAYR: Hope and Joy”
IMWAYR: For the Students
I’m reading with the students this week. We are working on nonfiction texts during library time, and these titles are interesting and make us ask, “Really?” (“Really?” Strategy from Reading Nonfiction by Kylene Beers and Bob Probst. Good stuff!) I liked this newest title from Lauren Wolk, too. Echo Mountain is coming out in April.Continue reading “IMWAYR: For the Students”