A Year of Reading

Mal and Chad: The Biggest, Bestest Time Ever by Stephen McCranie Philomel, May 2011 review copy purchased for my classroom library On...

Yes, it's a towering stack, but I've already read the three thinnest, I've thrown one out because it's the second in a seri...

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There's a real power here. It is amazing that trees can turn gravel and bitter salts into these soft-lipped lobes, as if I were to bite ...

Another great professional book to add to your summer reading is  PAM ALLYN'S BEST BOOKS FOR BOYS: HOW TO ENGAGE BOYS IN READING IN WAY...

It is hard to believe that Friday is our last day of school!  Summer is quickly approaching and, as always, I have way too much planned. I r...

If you are a teacher of writing, you will want to put REAL REVISION by Kate Messner on your stack of books to read this summer. As a matt...

I love wordless picture books. No matter what grade I teach, the possibilities of wordless picture books is endless. Kids of every age enjo...

A new blog, Bookmatchmaker , is a clearinghouse for service programs around the world that aim to get books into children's hands. Check...