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Archives for 2011

DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth

March 13, 2011

Title: DIVERGENT Author: Veronica Roth (she’s only 22!) Publisher: HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen Books Release Date: May 3, 2011 Number of Pages: 487 Source of Book: Won an ARC from the author’s blog contest Author’s Website: veronicarothbooks.blogspot.com Author’s Book Summary: In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (15)

March 13, 2011

In My Mailbox is a shared posting idea run 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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DELIRIUM by Lauren Oliver

March 9, 2011

Title: DELIRIUM Author: Lauren Oliver Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: February 1, 2011 Number of Pages: 441 Source of Book: Bought the Hardcover because I’d heard amazing buzz about this book and loved her first book, BEFORE I FALL Author’s Website: www.laurenoliverbooks.com Goodreads Summary: Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once… Read More

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MY FAIR GODMOTHER by Janette Rallison

March 6, 2011

Title: MY FAIR GODMOTHER Author: Janette Rallison Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers Release Date: Hardcover-January 6, 2009 Paperback-December 22, 2009 Number of Pages: 320 How I Got It: Bought the paperback because I got an ARC of the sequel at the ALAN Workshop Author’s Website: www.janetterallison.com Goodreads Summary: After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah… Read More

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ASH by Malinda Lo

March 2, 2011

Title: ASH Author: Malinda Lo Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers Release Date: August 11, 2009 Number of Pages: 264 How I Got It: Free Hardcover at ALAN Workshop Author’s Website: www.malindalo.com Goodreads Summary: In the wake of her father’s death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light… Read More

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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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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!
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My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was sh My favorite crabtree is flowering & the sun was shining.
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