Today I was doing a First Chapter Teaser of Jason Reynolds’ GHOST with one of my 4th grade classes in the library. I asked if they remembered that I had shown them a picture of Jason early in the year when I was going to a bookstore event. Because representation matters, and it was important […]
Life Updates & Job News
I don’t even know where to begin, yet I realized today that I never “officially” announced some major career changes! I feel as if I’ve been majorly slacking on the blogging front for the past year, and especially the last six months. I even feel like my reading has taken a hit, but that’s what […]
Gratitude for NCTE & ALAN 2017
I am utterly exhausted, but feeling utterly blessed after this year’s trip to NCTE & ALAN. So much learning, so much laughter, so many amazing conversations, leaving me with so much to go home and think about. I feel as if NCTE is my yearly call to action to center me in the work of […]
Guest Post: Dev Petty – There’s Nothing to Do
I adore Dev Petty’s Frog books and kids’ giggling reactions when they read these stories of a complaining frog whose highly entertaining reasoning for his opinions cracks me up. Add in Mike Boldt’s bright, enthusiastic illustrations that jump off the page, and it’s a pairing made for read aloud heaven. I was lucky enough to […]
My #TheEdCollabGathering Session: I’m White, So Now What?
I was honored to again participate in The Ed Collab Gathering this weekend. If you aren’t already aware of it, it’s one of the best, FREE, PD opportunities out there. Free, streamed online into the comfort of your own couch, and quality sessions that you’ll want to listen in on. And, the better part (if […]
Books You’ll Want to Preorder for Fall
Just in time for back-to-school, these are books I read and loved… and predict you’ll be wanting to read and share with your students this fall. Go ahead and preorder them now! Picture Books Where Oliver Fits by Cale Atkinson – Sept 5 Come With Me by Holly M. McGhee, illus by Pascal Lemaitre – Sept […]
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