A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
I’m honored to be the guest poster over on the Nerdy Book Club blog today. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share the origin story of #classroombookaday & testimonials from some wonderful teachers who have seen the power of shared stories to positively impact their own classroom communities. I also started a #classroombookaday group on Facebook last week, so if… Read More
There are some books that strike harder than others. Some that leave a lasting impact that has you thinking about them days, weeks, months, years beyond when you finish reading them. Books that just won’t let go. They haunt you, make you see things differently, affect your actions, push you to look around you and recognize the truth of what’s… Read More
*I wrote this post a year ago after the tragic mass murder in Orlando. I’m reposting it today, one year after the senseless killings, in the hope that it will help us all think about ways to grow more empathy in our classrooms and our world. Design by Ashley Heafy. When tragedy happens, I turn to books. When huge nationwide… Read More
So I’ve been in a slump. A reading slump. It’s been a weird transitional time for me. I left the classroom last January to work with teachers as a literacy consultant – providing professional development and helping educators select the right books for their classrooms. It’s been great, but I desperately missed talking books with kids. And the biggest change,… Read More
Love Graphic Novels or know of a child who does? Well known graphic novel illustrators such as Gene Luen Yang, Jeffrey Brown, Charise Mericle Harper, and many more came together to create One World, Many Stories—a FREE & DOWNLOADABLE graphic novel that you can access at Every Child a Reader here. What’s more? Kids can engage with the story and personalize their… Read More
Join fellow children’s books lovers to celebrate the 98th annual Children’s Book Week next week! Over 700 bookstores, libraries, and schools are participating with activity hours, author readings, and more. Find the nearest location to you celebrating Children’s Book Week on a BRAND NEW interactive map on the Every Child a Reader website here. I know I’ll be celebrating in Milwaukee with Boswell… Read More
Have your children voted yet for the Children’s Choice Book Awards? Elmo has! Check out what he has to say about his love of books and his vote. Have your students vote at everychildareader.net/vote until May 7th!
Are you planning on celebrating Children’s Book Week? Now is a good time to get ready for May 1-7, and Every Child a Reader has FREE resources for you! Teachers, librarians, bookstores, and parents can find activity pages, bookmarks and much more on the Every Child a Reader website here! I’m honored this year to be one of the Children’s Book Week Champions,… Read More
