A Year of Reading

I loved my online time over Spring Break. I discovered lots of new things and found many new ideas to ponder. Here are some of my favorite...

I love when Donalyn Miller shares her Best Books (So Far) of the Year.  Last week, Donalyn shared the books she recommends (so far) for 201...

It was nice to catch up on reading a bit over Spring Break. I read some great titles--even some adult fiction. I'd definitely recommend...

This week I reviewed poetry books every day. Click on the day of the week to check out the reviews. MONDAY TUESDAY ...

THE CHILDREN'S LITERATURE ASSEMBLY OF NCTE  PRESENTS  THE 2016  NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOKS  IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS 28...

The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary by Laura Shovan jacket and interior art by Abigail Halpin Wendy Lamb Books (Penguin Rando...

Applesauce Weather by Helen Frost illustrated by Amy June Bates Candlewick, August 2016 review ARC provided by the publisher When ...

Echo Echo: Reverso Poems About Greek Myths by Marilyn Singer illustrated by Josée Masse Dial Books for Young Readers, 2016 Marilyn ...

Every Day Birds by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater illustrated by Dylan Metrano Orchard Books (Scholastic), 2016 This book-length poem pays ...

When Mom and I were sorting through a drawer full of old pictures last December, I was struck by the forgotten faces and the unknown st...