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Archives for June 2012

While I Was Away – ALA Edition 2012

June 29, 2012

Things have been pretty quiet on the blog in the last week because I was in California at ALA Anaheim last weekend – the American Library Association’s Annual Conference & Exhibition. I was excited when I found out it was going to be in Southern California because I could combine it with a visit to my parents after the school… Read More

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STRUCK by Jennifer Bosworth

June 26, 2012

Title: STRUCK Author: Jennifer Bosworth Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (a Macmillan imprint) Release Date: May 8, 2012 Number of Pages: 373 Source of Book: ARC from publisher at IRA Convention & NetGalley Mia Price is a lightning addict. She’s survived countless strikes, but her craving to connect to the energy in storms endangers her life and the lives of… Read More

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Book Trailer Thursday: THE RAVEN BOYS by Maggie Steifvater

June 14, 2012

My fabulous teacher friend, Sarah, at Y.A. Love Blog does a Book Trailer Thursday feature every week to help introduce her students to new books coming out. Now, I’m not doing it every week with her, but this week I’m so excited about the beautiful trailer for THE RAVEN BOYS by Maggie Stiefvater (one of my favorite authors-I would read… Read More

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Are you joining us for #summerthrowdown?

Are you joining us for #summerthrowdown?

June 12, 2012

We’re launching Summer Throwdown: Librarians vs. Teachers! Perhaps you’ve seen/heard the buzz on twitter (where, I’ve found, most awesome ideas begin with a 140 character spark). Perhaps a friend encouraged you to visit. Perhaps you’re just coming across this and think it sounds fun. No matter how you found us, we’d love for you to join in! (No twitter account… Read More

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FROM WHAT I REMEMBER… by Stacy Kramer & Valerie Thomas

June 10, 2012

Title: FROM WHAT I REMEMBER… Author: Stacy Kramer & Valerie Thomas Publisher: Disney Hyperion Release Date: May 15, 2012 Number of Pages: 462 Source of Book: Bought the hardcover on the recommendation of Jen (@mentortexts) KYLIE: Tijuana WHAT? I should be putting the finishing touches on my valedictorian speech. Graduation is TODAY, and is this a wedding band on my… Read More

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My Summer #bookaday Plans & TBR Piles

June 8, 2012

Donalyn Miller (aka The Book Whisperer and All-Around Awesome Person) started the #bookaday hashtag on twitter and it’s now in its fourth year (the “rules” are there). It was a way for teachers to challenge themselves to read as much as possible during the summer to increase their knowledge for the following school year, and to network about what they’re… Read More

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KEEP HOLDING ON by Susane Colasanti

June 2, 2012

Title: KEEP HOLDING ON Author: Susane Colasanti Publisher: Viking Juvenile (a Penguin imprint) Release Date: May 31, 2012 Number of Pages: 224 Source of Book: NetGalley electronic ARC A romantic and empowering book about bullying Noelle’s life is all about survival. Even her best friend doesn’t know how much she gets bullied, or the ways her mom neglects her. Noelle’s… Read More

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School's out for summer & the weather was perfect School's out for summer & the weather was perfect for reading outside this weekend. Couldn't resist choosing this YA romantasy touted as "Taylor Swift's 'Vigilante Sh*t' meets The Gilded Age" for my first summer break read!

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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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Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just someth Iris season brings me joy.💜 There's just something about that shade of purple... #nofilter
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.
Refreshed & feeling my best.💉 Stopped in for on Refreshed & feeling my best.💉
Stopped in for one of the few things that helps limit my migraines & tmj pain (with some extra perks) yesterday. 
Thank you @refreshedby_injectorjess for always taking such good care!! 🫶🏻
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