Why I Picked It Up: I was charged with going to spend money at a Scholastic Warehouse Sale back around Christmas time (I love being a librarian!), and Rolling Thunder was one that I just grabbed off a “bargain” shelf because I’m always looking for hardback picture books to add to our collection. Honestly, I didn’t really […]
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Book Review: Freedom Over Me; Eleven slaves, their lives and dreams brought to life, by Ashley Bryan
Middle-grade teachers NEED Freedom Over Me! We teach students about segregation and “separate but equal”, but this book provides a completely different perspective.
Book Review: Ada Lovelace: Poet of Science by Diane Stanley
Why I Picked It Up: Technically, Jessica picked this one up. But it had “computer” on it, so she gave it to me! This is a really timely biography considering it’s Computer Science Education Week (December 4-10, 2017
Book Review: Dear Dragon, by Josh Funk
** Contact us if you would like Literary Fusions to come to your campus with engaging, evidence-based, and practical professional development ** Why I Picked It Up: Josh Funk, that’s why! We tend to get hooked on authors, especially ones that make us laugh! Sir Pancake and Lady French Toast has become one of our favorites, […]
Book Review: Semicolons, Cupcakes, and Cucumbers, by Steve Newberry
** Contact us if you would like to have one of our research-based, engaging, and practical workshop sessions come to your campus! ** Why I Picked It Up: I couldn’t resist. I was reading one of my many blogs and this book came up. I really need to start writing down which blog I saw things […]