Welcome to part 4 of our Poetry Palooza! Throughout this month of April, we want to share with you some of our favorite poetry books (there are SO many good ones!) and some practical strategies for sharing poetry with your class that have been classroom tested and student approved! Just joining us? Check out the previous posts in the series: […]
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Poetry Palooza 1: 5 Science and Nature Poetry Picture Books
People tend to feel very strongly about poetry, but whether you love it or loathe it, there is no denying that poetry is a powerful genre. Poetry can give voice to feelings that we otherwise might not be able to express. Poets from all cultures and walks of life provide a window into their souls and we […]
Book Review: Con Academy, by Joe Schreiber
Why I Picked It Up: This book is on the 2016 Lone Star List. This list is one of a few places I start when looking for a new YA or middle level book to read. Plus, Sherry and I are working on taking another Battle of the Books team to next year’s competition! Why I […]
Book Review: This or That History Debate: A Rip-Roaring Game of Either/Or Questions, by Michael O’Hearn
Why I Picked It Up: We are always looking for engaging books for the elementary classroom, so when this came across one of my many searches. It reminded me of How They Croaked, by Georgia Bragg (one of my faves!), and so I quickly ordered it. Why I Finished It: It’s really addicting. The book arrived […]
Book Review: The Poem that Will Not End: Fun with Poetic Forms and Voices, by Joan Bransfield Graham
Why I Picked It Up: One of my most popular sessions is For the Love of Poetry and in the process of finding great poetry picture books, I found this gem. Why I Finished It: This book is so much fun. It’s light, energetic, and accessible (in stark contrast to what we think of when we […]
Book Review: Max the Brave, by Ed Vere
Why I Picked It Up: I definitely judged this book by it’s cover. Those who know me know I am not a lover of cats, but this one made me smile. His eyes, stance, and cape had me amused. Plus, Sherry and I seem to have an unexplainable thing for superheroes. Why I Finished It: […]
