A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
A few days ago I posted a list of alternative options to update your first day read aloud by replacing First Day Jitters with newer titles. Today I’m sharing updated alternatives for the classic (and somewhat overused in classrooms) Chrysanthemum. Classics can be beloved for a valid reason, but I know that books that are 20+ years old may not… Read More
As I have deepened my picture knowledge over the last eight years of doing #ClassroomBookADay, and now as a school librarian, one of the things I notice is that many teachers have a tendency to stick with tried & true favorites for read aloud. Especially for back-to-school time. I think a lot of it comes from always feeling a bit… Read More
I need to preface this post with a disclaimer that the author of this upcoming picture book is a dear friend of mine and I was able to be a beta reader for this manuscript. However, I also hold my promotion of picture books to a high standard as a crucial element of supporting teachers and students with #ClassroomBookADay and… Read More
As part of my partnership with Follett, for each month of the school year, September – May, I curate a themed booklist with 20 recommended picture books that would be great for your #ClassroomBookADay read alouds. Below are links to all of the lists from the 2021-22 school year. My themed picture book recommendation lists are also housed in Titlewave,… Read More
33 picture books to share in celebration of Pride Month🏳️🌈#SayGay #ProtectTransKids #ReadWithPride Also visit my post with info on supporting LGBTQIA+ representation in the classroom (includes video booktalk & 20 title booklist) Be sure to read my Q&A interview with the authors of And Tango Makes Three! 33 Picture Books to Share in Celebration of Pride Month | June 2022… Read More
May 2022It’s that time of year: We are so close to the end of the school year, everyone is getting antsy, and little things can build into big things. There seems to be more and more tattling happening with the younger kids and pushing back happening with the older ones. As we begin wrapping up another school year, I’m thinking… Read More
A note about the postponement of this month’s post: I was aware of, and shared, concerns brought forth the last week in March about a potential resource Follett might create. My statement from April 1st (shared instead of this post going live) is below. I have been in a 3 year #ClassroomBookADay partnership with Follett Classroom during which time neither… Read More
I’m excited to be a stop on the blog tour for release week of John Schu’s debut picture book This Is a School! I love the way John’s heart for books, stories, libraries, kids, and schools shines through in this story. It is truly an ode to all of the people who make up a lively and caring school community… Read More
