A School Librarian Sharing Books & #ClassroomBookADay
In light of the nationwide attempts to implement “Don’t say gay” legislation in many states, this Pride Month hits a little harder for those in the community and those educators and librarians supporting the use of inclusive texts in our schools. Florida’s law prohibits classroom “discussion” and “instruction” about “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” in grades K-3, as well as… Read More
May 2022It’s that time of year: We are so close to the end of the school year, everyone is getting antsy, and little things can build into big things. There seems to be more and more tattling happening with the younger kids and pushing back happening with the older ones. As we begin wrapping up another school year, I’m thinking… Read More
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
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
A note about the postponement of this month’s post: I was aware of, and shared, concerns brought forth the last week in March about a potential resource Follett might create. My statement from April 1st (shared instead of this post going live) is below. I have been in a 3 year #ClassroomBookADay partnership with Follett Classroom during which time neither… Read More
I’m excited to be a stop on the blog tour for release week of John Schu’s debut picture book This Is a School! I love the way John’s heart for books, stories, libraries, kids, and schools shines through in this story. It is truly an ode to all of the people who make up a lively and caring school community… Read More
In the United States, Ramadan starts the evening of April 1 & ends with Eid al-Fitr the evening of May 1 in 2022. Written by Aya Khalil (author of The Arabic Quilt – a fantastic picture book) and illustrated by Huda Fahmy (author/illustrator of Huda F Are You? – a fabulous middle grade graphic novel memoir), this infographic guide intends… Read More
Seven years ago, in a little town in Michigan, before his first picture book was even published, I met Josh Funk at a #nErDcampMI event. Reconnecting yearly at NerdCamp, and bonding over sharing a birth year and love of picture books, it has been a delight to follow Josh’s career. Today, 18 picture books later(!), I am thrilled to host… Read More
