A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Sharee Miller, author/illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick DON’T TOUCH MY HAIR! An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair. It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street,… Read More
Today I’m shining the spotlight on Oge Mora, author & illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick SATURDAY and also her debut picture book, THANK YOU OMU, a Caldecott Honor book. In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what’s best about Saturdays: precious time… Read More
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
Attending the NCTE Annual Convention in Baltimore next week? Here’s where I’ll be sharing and learning alongside some awesome authors. Hoping to see many edufriends there!
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
