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50 Perennial #ClassroomBookADay Favorites to Kick Off  the Year

50 Perennial #ClassroomBookADay Favorites to Kick Off the Year

August 28, 2022

Kicking off the school year when you will read aloud a picture book every day can feel daunting. There are SO MANY choices and also SO MANY books you will need to read. To help with this, I have curated back-to-school recommendations the last several years to support your efforts in building community, supporting students, and setting the right tone… Read More

Filed Under: #ClassroomBookADay, Picture Books

Organizer for #ClassroomBookADay

Organizer for #ClassroomBookADay

August 28, 2022

One of the questions I often get about #ClassroomBookADay is how the teacher can keep track of all the books. One participant suggested using a Google Sheet that populates from a Google Form as a way to easily keep track of cbad books with themes & ideas they support. So I started a very quick, basic Google Form you can… Read More

Filed Under: #ClassroomBookADay, Resources

#cbadSpotlight 2022-2023  |  September – November

#cbadSpotlight 2022-2023 | September – November

August 14, 2022

Three years ago, for the 5 year anniversary of #ClassroomBookADay, I started curating monthly recommendations to provide deeper book knowledge, support of a broader range of book creators, and create a way to have common books for participating educators to discuss. I called it #cbadSpotlight. Each month, September-May, I share four titles that I think deserve special attention and a… Read More

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Register for Summer #ClassroomBookADay Sessions!

Register for Summer #ClassroomBookADay Sessions!

May 23, 2022

Registration is now open for my two #ClassroomBookADay virtual workshops in July! Register at https://heisereads.ticketleap.com/ #ClassroomBookADay 101Tuesday, July 19th @ 11:00–12:30 Selecting Inclusive Texts through a Critical Lens for #ClassroomBookADayThursday, July 21st @ 2:00–3:30 All times Central!Cost:  $22 for 1 session, $36 for both sessionsRecording:  Available for registrants through July 25thQs? Contact Jillian… heisereads@gmail.com or @heisereads

Filed Under: #ClassroomBookADay, PD

Save the Date for Summer #ClassroomBookADay Sessions!

Save the Date for Summer #ClassroomBookADay Sessions!

May 1, 2022

I will be offering two virtual learning sessions around #ClassroomBookADay again this summer! #ClassroomBookADay Summer Virtual Learning #ClassroomBookADay 101Tuesday, July 19th @ 11:00–12:30 Selecting Inclusive Texts through aCritical Lens for #ClassroomBookADayThursday, July 21st @ 2:00–3:30 All times Central!Cost:  $22 for 1 session, $36 for both sessionsRegistration:  Links forthcoming at heisereads.comRecording:  Available for registrants through July 25thQs? Contact Jillian… heisereads@gmail.com or @heisereads

Filed Under: #ClassroomBookADay, PD

#cbadSpotlight 2021-2022  |  March – May

#cbadSpotlight 2021-2022 | March – May

February 16, 2022

Two years ago, for the 5 year anniversary of #ClassroomBookADay, the concept evolved a bit to include curated monthly recommendations to provide deeper book knowledge, support of a broader range of book creators, and create a way to have common books for participating educators to discuss. And #cbadSpotlight was born. Each month, September-May, I share four titles that I think… Read More

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#cbadSpotlight 2021-2022  |  December-February

#cbadSpotlight 2021-2022 | December-February

November 7, 2021

Two years ago, for the 5 year anniversary of #ClassroomBookADay, the concept evolved a bit to include curated monthly recommendations to provide deeper book knowledge, support of a broader range of book creators, and create a way to have common books for participating educators to discuss. And #cbadSpotlight was born. Each month, September-May, I share four titles that I think… Read More

Filed Under: #cbadspotlight

#cbadSpotlight 2021-22  |  September-November

#cbadSpotlight 2021-22 | September-November

August 13, 2021

Two years ago, for the 5 year anniversary of #ClassroomBookADay, the concept evolved a bit to include curated monthly recommendations to provide deeper book knowledge, support of a broader range of book creators, and create a way to have common books for participating educators to discuss. And #cbadSpotlight was born. Each month, September-May, I share four titles that I think… Read More

Filed Under: #cbadspotlight

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School's out for summer & the weather was perfect School's out for summer & the weather was perfect for reading outside this weekend. Couldn't resist choosing this YA romantasy touted as "Taylor Swift's 'Vigilante Sh*t' meets The Gilded Age" for my first summer break read!
#GildedInVengeance #LibraryLife #bookaday #HeiseReads
Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two days left of this school year. A year that started with sitting in the corner crying due to the overwhelm of the massive task ahead of us to get ready for the first day upon walking in & seeing the state of the library after summer renovation work. A year of ups & downs & all arounds. All the way to today when we had the giddy joy of our brand new booktrucks being delivered. They are pretty & sturdy & glide smoothly & elevate the look of the whole library while making our lives easier. Farewell old, dented, wobbly, rusty, beige carts. IYKYK. Bahama blue, turquoise, teal, sundrop, & calming lavender are taking over. Thank you for the colorful options, helpful customer service, & quick response shipping before school ends @demcoinc!!
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Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just someth Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just something about that shade of purple... #nofilter
The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my commute these last few weeks of this school year. Thanks for the @everysinglealbumpodcast rec @thereadingzone_!🫶🏻
Thoroughly enjoying the ways in which @noraprinciotti & @nathanchubbard bring entertainment, thoughtfulness, care, & joy to these conversations & deep dives into @taylorswift's discography.
My view for most all of this long weekend - in whi My view for most all of this long weekend - in which I have to redact almost the entirety of the image.😅 #amreading for Caldecott 2026.
#ClassroomBookADay #LibraryLife #HeiseReads
Love this reminder of the power of children's lite Love this reminder of the power of children's literature from the introduction in Show & Tell: Exploring the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration! Reading it this weekend to continue building background knowledge for my work on the Caldecott Committee this year. 
"In this regard, we truly suffer from an embarrassment of riches. Children's books have never looked better or been more
important. They are one of the few quiet places left where a child can go to be alone, and to travel worlds past, present, and future. They are often the first place children discover poetry and art, honor and loyalty, right and wrong, sadness and hope. And it is there between the pages that children discover the power of their own imaginations. They are indeed a dress rehearsal for life."
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Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "my Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "mythical creatures" bin. 😂 And I'm not even mad about it.🫶🏻
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His & Hers homemade pizza halves. Tasty benefits o His & Hers homemade pizza halves.
Tasty benefits of the husband getting more serious about his meat grinding / sausage making hobby!
Not pictured: brats & burgers & breakfast sausage, oh my!
My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was sh My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was shining.
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