A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
I don’t even know where to begin, yet I realized today that I never “officially” announced some major career changes! I feel as if I’ve been majorly slacking on the blogging front for the past year, and especially the last six months. I even feel like my reading has taken a hit, but that’s what happens when other things have… Read More
I am utterly exhausted, but feeling utterly blessed after this year’s trip to NCTE & ALAN. So much learning, so much laughter, so many amazing conversations, leaving me with so much to go home and think about. I feel as if NCTE is my yearly call to action to center me in the work of doing best by kids. And… Read More
I adore Dev Petty’s Frog books and kids’ giggling reactions when they read these stories of a complaining frog whose highly entertaining reasoning for his opinions cracks me up. Add in Mike Boldt’s bright, enthusiastic illustrations that jump off the page, and it’s a pairing made for read aloud heaven. I was lucky enough to meet Dev in person at… Read More
I was honored to again participate in The Ed Collab Gathering this weekend. If you aren’t already aware of it, it’s one of the best, FREE, PD opportunities out there. Free, streamed online into the comfort of your own couch, and quality sessions that you’ll want to listen in on. And, the better part (if anything can be better than… Read More
Just in time for back-to-school, these are books I read and loved… and predict you’ll be wanting to read and share with your students this fall. Go ahead and preorder them now! Picture Books Where Oliver Fits by Cale Atkinson – Sept 5 Come With Me by Holly M. McGhee, illus by Pascal Lemaitre – Sept 5 Sarabella’s Thinking Cap by Judy… Read More
I always love participating in Cathy & Mandy’s #pb10for10 event to celebrate picture books that are must haves for my classroom to share with students and seeing what picture books everyone else shares. These would all be fabulous #classroombookaday choices also! I inevitably end up with a longer wish list and shopping cart and a maxed out hold list at my library. So… Read More
I was honored to be invited to participate in a Books Between podcast by Corrina Allen last week. It was a great conversation on the start of #classroombookday, why it was so successful, and includes MANY book recommendations! I wasn’t expecting the final version to be an hour, but it is, so make sure you have time if you’re sitting down… Read More
If you’re looking to add to your summer TBR stacks (and let’s be honest, if you’re reading this blog, you likely are), below are some ideas on where to start. These are some of my favorite recent reads I’d recommend for teachers to share with students. Picture Books Not Quite Narwhal by Jessie Sima Flowers for Sarajevo by John McCutcheon,… Read More
