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Archives for February 2011

In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (14)

February 27, 2011

In My Mailbox is a shared posting idea started by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. IMM is a semi-regular feature here on Teach 8 YA Book Blog to let my students know the books… Read More

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FIRELIGHT by Sophie Jordan

February 27, 2011

Title: FIRELIGHT Author: Sophie Jordan Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: September 7, 2010 Number of Pages: 323 Source of Book: Bought the Hardcover on a recommendation Author’s Website: www.sophiejordan.net Goodreads Summary: A hidden truth. Mortal enemies. Doomed love.  Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched. But she longs for freedom to make her own… Read More

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THE FOURTH STALL by Chris Rylander

February 24, 2011

Title: THE FOURTH STALL Author: Chris Rylander Publisher: Walden Pond Press (A HarperCollins Imprint) Release Date: February 8, 2011 Number of Pages: 240 Source of Book: Hardcover sent by publisher for review Author’s Website: www.chrisrylander.com Publisher’s Summary: Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. It’s what he does – he and his best friend and business manager,… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (13)

February 20, 2011

In My Mailbox is a shared posting idea started by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. IMM is a semi-regular feature here on Teach 8 YA Book Blog to let my students know the books… Read More

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Cover Reveal: SUPERNATURALLY by Kiersten White

February 19, 2011

I really enjoyed PARANORMALCY by Kiersten White. It was a fun book with a kick-butt, fashionable, pink taser-toting heroine who can see through the glamours of supernatural creatures, and a unique take on the paranormal genre. And then add boys, and baddies, and book-thrills occur and you’re hooked. You should definitely read it if you haven’t yet! Today, Kiersten White,… Read More

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GLIMMERGLASS by Jenna Black

February 16, 2011

Title: GLIMMERGLASS (Faeriewalker #1) Author: Jenna Black Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Release Date: May 25, 2010 Number of Pages: 294 Source of Book: Borrowed the paperback from a student who recommended it Author’s Website: www.jennablack.com/books_ya.htm Goodreads Summary: Normal. It’s all she’s ever wanted to be, but it couldn’t be further from her grasp… Dana Hathaway doesn’t know it yet, but… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (12)

February 13, 2011

In My Mailbox is a shared posting idea started by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve received and will be blogging about and reviewing soon.  IMM is a semi-regular feature here on Teach 8 YA Book Blog to let my students know the books to be… Read More

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ACROSS THE UNIVERSE by Beth Revis

February 9, 2011

Title: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE Author: Beth Revis Publisher: Razorbill (Penguin) Release Date: 1/11/11 Number of Pages: 398 How I Got It: Won a signed hardcover copy from publisher’s facebook contest Author’s Website: www.bethrevis.com Goodreads Summary: A love out of time. A spaceship built of secrets and murder.  Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed… Read More

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Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two Finding moments of joy where I can. There are two days left of this school year. A year that started with sitting in the corner crying due to the overwhelm of the massive task ahead of us to get ready for the first day upon walking in & seeing the state of the library after summer renovation work. A year of ups & downs & all arounds. All the way to today when we had the giddy joy of our brand new booktrucks being delivered. They are pretty & sturdy & glide smoothly & elevate the look of the whole library while making our lives easier. Farewell old, dented, wobbly, rusty, beige carts. IYKYK. Bahama blue, turquoise, teal, sundrop, & calming lavender are taking over. Thank you for the colorful options, helpful customer service, & quick response shipping before school ends @demcoinc!!

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The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my The new-to-me podcast binge getting me through my commute these last few weeks of this school year. Thanks for the @everysinglealbumpodcast rec @thereadingzone_!🫶🏻

Thoroughly enjoying the ways in which @noraprinciotti & @nathanchubbard bring entertainment, thoughtfulness, care, & joy to these conversations & deep dives into @taylorswift's discography.
My view for most all of this long weekend - in whi My view for most all of this long weekend - in which I have to redact almost the entirety of the image.😅 #amreading for Caldecott 2026.

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Love this reminder of the power of children's lite Love this reminder of the power of children's literature from the introduction in Show & Tell: Exploring the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration! Reading it this weekend to continue building background knowledge for my work on the Caldecott Committee this year. 

"In this regard, we truly suffer from an embarrassment of riches. Children's books have never looked better or been more
important. They are one of the few quiet places left where a child can go to be alone, and to travel worlds past, present, and future. They are often the first place children discover poetry and art, honor and loyalty, right and wrong, sadness and hope. And it is there between the pages that children discover the power of their own imaginations. They are indeed a dress rehearsal for life."

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Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "my Found this @taylorswift bio mis-shelved in the "mythical creatures" bin. 😂 And I'm not even mad about it.🫶🏻

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His & Hers homemade pizza halves. Tasty benefits o His & Hers homemade pizza halves.
Tasty benefits of the husband getting more serious about his meat grinding / sausage making hobby!
Not pictured: brats & burgers & breakfast sausage, oh my!
My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was sh My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was shining.
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