May 2022It’s that time of year: We are so close to the end of the school year, everyone is getting antsy, and little things can build into big things. There seems to be more and more tattling happening with the younger kids and pushing back happening with the older ones. As we begin wrapping up another school year, I’m thinking… Read More
#ClassroomBookADay Recommendations: Read with PRIDE
A note about the postponement of this month’s post: I was aware of, and shared, concerns brought forth the last week in March about a potential resource Follett might create. My statement from April 1st (shared instead of this post going live) is below. I have been in a 3 year #ClassroomBookADay partnership with Follett Classroom during which time neither… Read More
This Is a School Blog Tour
I’m excited to be a stop on the blog tour for release week of John Schu’s debut picture book This Is a School! I love the way John’s heart for books, stories, libraries, kids, and schools shines through in this story. It is truly an ode to all of the people who make up a lively and caring school community… Read More
Eid Mubarak! Picture Books Centering Muslim Families & Culture for Ramadan / Eid
In the United States, Ramadan starts the evening of April 1 & ends with Eid al-Fitr the evening of May 1 in 2022. Written by Aya Khalil (author of The Arabic Quilt – a fantastic picture book) and illustrated by Huda Fahmy (author/illustrator of Huda F Are You? – a fabulous middle grade graphic novel memoir), this infographic guide intends… Read More
Cover Reveal & Guest Post from Josh Funk
Seven years ago, in a little town in Michigan, before his first picture book was even published, I met Josh Funk at a #nErDcampMI event. Reconnecting yearly at NerdCamp, and bonding over sharing a birth year and love of picture books, it has been a delight to follow Josh’s career. Today, 18 picture books later(!), I am thrilled to host… Read More
#ClassroomBookADay Recommendations: Oceans/Seas
March 2022World Oceans Day is not until June 8th, but as I sit watching snow melt, spring feels like a good time to talk about water (and leaves me longing for a beach trip). Plus, Earth Day is coming up next month, and in thinking about oceans and seashores, it would be hard not to consider conservation and global warming…. Read More
#ClassroomBookADay Recommendations: Black Joy & Excellence
February 2022Every year when Black History Month comes around, I see two calls go out: one asking us to not focus only on the struggle of Black people, or the same handful of Black historical figures, and another to highlight stories of Black people throughout the year. To support those participating in #ClassroomBookADay who desire high-quality books to read aloud,… Read More
*Updated for 2022* READ ACROSS the Diverse Regions of AMERICA
This blog post was originally shared February 23, 2021. I am including the original post for context info below with the updated 2022 version of the slides with read aloud links embedded. Three years ago NEA changed the focus of Read Across America away from Dr. Seuss and to “Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers” – moving away from a singular focus on, and… Read More
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