Will you look at this mess? LOL Yes, I staged it (a little). This stack of books on my desk grows each day, and I love it! This week: Maybe He Just Likes You, by Barbara Dee — Barbara Dee has a way of making must-read books for middle graders. This one will be perfectContinue reading “IMWAYR: Back-to-School Reading Begins”
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IMWAYR: Picture Books, a Story Collection, and a Bonus
Bonus comes first today — THE SILENCE BETWEEN US by Alison Gervais (Blink YA Books) comes out TOMORROW! Maya Harris must leave Pratt School for the Deaf and attend a hearing school — for her senior year in high school! It’s bad enough being the new girl, but she needs a personal interpreter for everyContinue reading “IMWAYR: Picture Books, a Story Collection, and a Bonus”
IMWAYR: Finishing Up and Planning for the Start of School
I didn’t read the stack of books in one week (see post from July22 here) like I wanted. I’m finishing up Anthem and Other Words for Home this week, as well as re-reading picture books I want to use in the first quarter of the school year. During summer school, I shared several nonfiction pictureContinue reading “IMWAYR: Finishing Up and Planning for the Start of School”
IMWAYR: Can’t Talk! Must Read!
With only one week until summer school, I’m reading like a bookworm! Here’s what’s up for this next week… Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga (from last week’s list) The Paris Project by Donna Gephart Give and Take by Elly Swartz Anthem by Deborah Wiles (These three are publishing in October 2019. Preorder yourContinue reading “IMWAYR: Can’t Talk! Must Read!”
IMWAYR: Just READ
As I plan for summer school, I’m trying to finish as much reading as I can before I don’t have time during the day to “just read.” This week… I finished The Tornado by Jake Burt. Wow! If this story is fiction, then it’s as realistic fiction as a book gets. Look for my reviewContinue reading “IMWAYR: Just READ”
IMWAYR: Picture Books and Memoirs
I’m spending the week with my granddaughter and today we headed to The Brain Lair Bookstore to visit Kathy (the owner and my book buddy). “M” spied one of her favorite authors right away and said, “Hey! Look! We have How to Build a Sandcastle! How about we get It’s NOT Jack and the Beanstalk?”Continue reading “IMWAYR: Picture Books and Memoirs”
IMWAYR: Summer Reading Begins!
It’s FINALLY summertime, and while I only have a little time off, I’m ready to read and write much more. Here are the two best reads of my first week of summer: The Bridge Home, by Padma Venkatraman – Viji and her little sister, Rukku, live a hard-knock life (literally) in India. Appa drinks andContinue reading “IMWAYR: Summer Reading Begins!”
IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books
The weather hasn’t been nice lately – rain most of the time – which gives me lots of inside time to read. This week I share an upcoming YA thriller and a new picture book. Every Stolen Breath, by Kimberly Gabriel Set in modern-day Chicago, Every Stolen Breath is a fast-paced, YA thriller that readersContinue reading “IMWAYR: Thrilling & Beautiful Books”
IMWAYR: Books for All Ages
It’s been a wonderful year for reading so far! In the first five months, I have read new favorite titles, re-read former favorites, and have been lucky enough to read upcoming titles that I’m sure to add to my favorites list. This week for “It’s Monday! What are you Reading?” I’ve sampled books for allContinue reading “IMWAYR: Books for All Ages”
IMWAYR: Picture-Book-Palooza
I spent the evening re-reading picture books, and it was the most entertaining time of the day. I chose serious picture books first, then went for the funny ones to end my reading day on a light and enjoyable note. I love reading! What did you read today? Continue reading “IMWAYR: Picture-Book-Palooza”
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