Why I Picked It Up: Last Christmas, Sherry bought this brilliant book for me. I was intrigued from first sight. The cover, solid black, with a small fish with a Charlie Chaplin hat swimming across the front. The title just adds. Automatically I found myself grinning. Why I Finished It: This seemingly simple book is anything but. […]
Writing
Book Review: Flat Broke, by Gary Paulsen
Why I picked it up This book is the companion book to Liar, Liar which I read last year for a session. I created lesson ideas that correlate with the state standards. I really enjoyed the fast paced story and convinced my middle son, Cole, to read it as well. I was completely unaware that […]
Book Review: President Taft is Stuck in the Bath, by Mac Barnett
Why I Picked It Up: It is hardly a secret that I enjoy witty and quirky, therefore this book immediately spoke to me. I came across the title and giggled. I quickly shared the title with my husband, who had the audacity to roll his eyes at me. So, I knew the audience I needed. […]
Book Review: A Matter of Days, by Amber Kizer
Why I Picked It Up: A lot of my “reading” is done via audiobook. I’m a multi-tasker and I like to have something to listen to when I’m doing housework or driving somewhere. Lately, I’ve been working through the 2014 Lone Star Reading List, and this was the first one I found that was available for […]
Book Review: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Why I picked it up: The title. That’s all there is to it. This title called out to me like the aroma of freshly baked cookies – I HAD to have it. I love the lilting melody of the words in this title, and as a librarian, the idea of flying books was intriguing. Somewhere […]
Book Review: The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander
** Contact us if you would like to have one of our engaging mentor text sessions come to your campus! ** Why I Picked It Up: I have been on the hunt for a “non-girlie” book in verse. It seemed like a futile task until I came upon The Crossover. From the cover, it was obviously […]
