A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
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
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Supriya Kelkar, author of #cbadspotlight pick The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh and also middle grade novels Ahimsa and coming in March 2020: American as Paneer Pie Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Harpreet Singh has a different… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Isabel Roxas, illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick Let Me Finish! When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants is for some noisy animals to ruin the ending of the story. But ruin it they do. And as it turns out, the boy is quickly approaching a surprise ending of his own!… Read More
