Middle-grade teachers NEED Freedom Over Me! We teach students about segregation and “separate but equal”, but this book provides a completely different perspective.
Characterization
Book Review: Rulers of the Playground, by Joseph Kuefler
Why I Picked It Up: It was on display at Barnes and Noble and caught my eye. Maybe it was the thick red letters, but then my eye moved from swing to swing studying the kids. Um … the two in the middle … get out! I love the royal clothes and felt it was […]
Book Review: Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break if You Want to Survive the Cafeteria, by John Grandits
Why I Picked It Up: Amazon told me to. I do most things that Amazon tells me to do. It came up on “recommendations for Jessica”. The artwork by Michael Allen Austin is caught my eye and it went into my cart. Why I Finished It: Honestly, I had to find out all the rules! […]
Book Review: Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story, by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Why I Picked It Up: I had been searching for upper elementary novels with some “meat”, something that would spark curiosity and make students think more globally. I can’t tell you how many books made my Amazon cart that day (because then I’d have to admit I have a problem), but this one stood out as […]
Book Review: XO, Ox A Love Story by Adam Rex
Why I Picked It Up: Title and author. Adam Rex has my same sense of humor – a little offbeat with a hint of snarky – which helps explain the title and cover. With a simple click, this one found its way into my Amazon cart. Why I Finished It: This is not your typical Valentine […]