A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
As part of my #classroombookaday partnership with Follett Classroom, I get the opportunity to curate recommended book lists each month this school year. I share the recommended books in a blog post at the Follett Community site explaining more in depth my thoughts in creating the list and why I chose those specific titles, and the lists are available in… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on THE PATCHWORK BIKE by Maxine Beneba Clarke, illustrated by Van Thanh Rudd #cbadspotlight pick for December. What’s the best fun in the whole village? Riding the patchwork bike we made! A joyous picture book for children by award-winning author Maxine Beneba Clarke. When you live in a village at the edge of the No-Go… Read More
I was honored to present several times at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention last week in Baltimore. Two were full sessions and two were #BuildYourStack booktalk sessions. I’m sharing my slideshows here for those who asked, and for any who would like to see some of what was shared. How Words & Pictures Come Together Native… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Kevin Noble Maillard & Juana Martinez-Neal, author & illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story an NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Aisha Saeed & Anoosha Syed, author & illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick Bilal Cooks Daal and also illustrated by Anoosha: I Am Perfectly Designed Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing. Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Baptiste Paul & Jacqueline Alcántara, author & illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick The Field and also co-authored by Baptise with Miranda Paul I Am Farmer & Adventures to School and also illustrated by Jacqueline Freedom Soup The world’s most popular and inclusive sport has found its spirited, poetic, and authentic voice in Baptiste Paul’s debut picture book—highlighting the… Read More
Edit 11/1/19: It was brought to my attention that in centering my work I neglected to recognize the work of Native librarians and scholars who have been doing this work for many years. In my efforts to promote quality books, I missed the chance to amplify voices of Native scholars / organizations / sites that are my go-to resources for… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Arree Chung, author of #cbadspotlight pick Mixed: A Colorful Story and also Out!, Ninja!, and Ninja: Attack of the Clan The reds, the yellows, and the blues all think they’re the best in this vibrant, thought-provoking picture book with a message of acceptance and unity. In the beginning, there were three colors . . . Reds, Yellows,… Read More
