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Archives for October 2019

Picture Books for #classroombookaday during Native American Heritage Month & All Year Long

Picture Books for #classroombookaday during Native American Heritage Month & All Year Long

October 31, 2019

Edit 11/1/19: It was brought to my attention that in centering my work I neglected to recognize the work of Native librarians and scholars who have been doing this work for many years. In my efforts to promote quality books, I missed the chance to amplify voices of Native scholars / organizations / sites that are my go-to resources for… Read More

Filed Under: #ClassroomBookADay, Other, Picture Books, Recommended Reads, Themed Booklists for Follett

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung

October 30, 2019

Today I’m shining the spotlight on Arree Chung, author of #cbadspotlight pick Mixed: A Colorful Story  and also Out!, Ninja!, and Ninja: Attack of the Clan The reds, the yellows, and the blues all think they’re the best in this vibrant, thought-provoking picture book with a message of acceptance and unity. In the beginning, there were three colors . . . Reds, Yellows,… Read More

Filed Under: #cbadspotlight, #ClassroomBookADay, Other, Picture Books

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh with Author Supriya Kelkar

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh with Author Supriya Kelkar

October 14, 2019

Today I’m shining the spotlight on Supriya Kelkar, author of #cbadspotlight pick The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh  and also middle grade novels Ahimsa and coming in March 2020: American as Paneer Pie Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Harpreet Singh has a different… Read More

Filed Under: #cbadspotlight, #ClassroomBookADay, Other, Picture Books

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on Let Me Finish! with Illustrator Isabel Roxas

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on Let Me Finish! with Illustrator Isabel Roxas

October 8, 2019

Today I’m shining the spotlight on Isabel Roxas, illustrator of #cbadspotlight pick Let Me Finish!  When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants is for some noisy animals to ruin the ending of the story. But ruin it they do. And as it turns out, the boy is quickly approaching a surprise ending of his own!… Read More

Filed Under: #cbadspotlight, #ClassroomBookADay, Other, Picture Books

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on Let Me Finish! with Author Minh Lê

October #cbadspotlight – Spotlight on Let Me Finish! with Author Minh Lê

October 7, 2019

Today I’m shining the spotlight on Minh Lê, author of #cbadspotlight pick Let Me Finish!  and also Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature for Picture Book Drawn Together and the upcoming picture book The Perfect Seat & graphic novel Green Lantern: Legacy When our young hero settles in to read, the last thing he wants is for some noisy animals to ruin the ending… Read More

Filed Under: #cbadspotlight, #ClassroomBookADay, Other, Picture Books

#classroombookaday Recommendations: Friendship Picture Books

#classroombookaday Recommendations: Friendship Picture Books

October 4, 2019

As part of my #classroombookaday partnership with Follett Classroom, I get the opportunity to curate recommended book lists each month this school year. I share the recommended books in a blog post at the Follett Community site explaining more in depth my thoughts in creating the list and why I chose those specific titles, and the lists are available in… 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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