Why I Picked It Up: There is a good chance I have a soft spot for bratty looking kids! The cover had me from the moment I stepped into Barnes & Noble. Then I looked at the author and illustrator and realized that I would definitely have to read it! Why I Finished It: Mary […]
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Book Review: The New Small Person, by Lauren Child
Why I Picked It Up: I was actually reserving books at the local library and this one came up on a search. I was intrigued by the cover and title, so I added it to my request form! Why I Finished It: Okay, as an adult, I knew where this story is going and I knew […]
Book Review: Ask Me, by Bernard Waber
Why I Picked It Up: At first, it was the beautiful water colors and the father and daughter on the front. When I read the title and the author, it sounded familiar. After a quick search I was reminded of who Bernard Waber is: the author of the Lyle the Crocodile books and Ira Sleeps Over. […]
Book Review: Thunder Boy Jr., by Sherman Alexie
Why I Picked It Up: Sherman Alexie. He has me captivated. The first novel I read by him was The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian which was a raw look into some of Alexie’s experiences growing up. After a while, I read his essay, Superman and Me. I am not even sure if […]
Book Review: Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip, by Jordan Sonnenblick
Why I picked it up Sonnenblick. Why else? He never disappoints. Even though the topics, covers, and titles never seen to be something I would like, I ALWAYS fall in love with the story. I have learned not to question, just to begin reading and let the magic happen. Why I finished it Sonnenblick. He […]
A Day In My Life …
Every so often teachers have to remind their students that they have great things to write about. I found that after any long break, it was time to break out the Writers’ Notebook and brainstorm possible writing ideas. After reading, Nothing Ever Happens at the South Pole, discuss with students how the penguin felt nothing was worth […]