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Sloth Wasn’t Sleepy by Kate Messner, Illustrated by Valentina Toro

By On February 11, 2021 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Picture Book, Read Aloud
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Sloth Wasn’t Sleepy
Author: Kate Messner
Illustrator: Valentina Toro
Published: January 12, 2021 by Sounds True

Goodreads Summary: For any child having trouble getting to sleep, the most lovable animal in the rain forest is here to help.

One night at bedtime, Sloth wasn’t […]

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Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses by Paige Towler

By On May 28, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Classroom Library Buy, Compare/Contrast, Informational Nonfiction, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Text Structure
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Yoga Animals: A Wild Introduction to Kid-Friendly Poses
Author: Paige Towler
Foreword Author: Tara Stiles
Published May 19th, 2020 by National Geographic Kids

Summary: Adorable animal photos and lyrical text guide kids step-by-step through easy animal-inspired yoga poses.

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Remove the Stigma: Brain Health

By On February 25, 2020 · 1 Comment · In Reflection
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When I was going through my thyroid diagnosis and treatment, I never felt like I should keep it a secret. I was going to an endocronologist, I knew I was doing the right thing for my health, and no one judged you for taking thyroid medication or getting treatments.

So, why […]

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Feral Youth by Shaun David Hutchinson, Brandy Colbert, Suzanne Young, Tim Floreen, Justina Ireland, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Stephanie Kuehn, E.C. Myers, Marieke Nijkamp, Robin Talley

By On June 13, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Allusion, Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Conflict, Language/Style, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Point of View, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Short Story Collection, Theme, Voice
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Feral Youth
Authors: Shaun David Hutchinson, Brandy Colbert, Suzanne Young, Tim Floreen, Justina Ireland, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Stephanie Kuehn, E.C. Myers, Marieke Nijkamp, Robin Talley
Published: September 5, 2017 by Simon Pulse

Guest Review by Natalia Sperry

Summary: At Zeppelin Bend, […]

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Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert

By On May 2, 2019 · 1 Comment · In Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Conflict, LGBTQ, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Novel, Plot Development, Point of View, Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Text Structure
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Picture Us in the Light
Author: Kelly Loy Gilbert
Published: April 10, 2018 by Disney-Hyperion

Guest Review by Rachel Krieger

Summary: Danny has been an artist for as long as he can remember, and it seems his path is set, with a […]

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Author Guest Post!: “The Student Body: Fostering Positive Body Images Among Students” by Leanne Baugh, Author of The Story of My Face

By On January 20, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Novel
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“The Student Body: Fostering Positive Body Images Among Students”

I recently read a survey on StageofLife.com about how teens view their bodies. The article included the following statistics that are alarming but, sadly, not surprising.

20% of teens are either rarely or never happy with their bodies 31% of teens have […]

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Vincent and Theo by Deborah Heiligman

By On October 10, 2018 · Leave a Comment · In Asking Questions, Awards, Biography/Autobiography/Memoir, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Inquiry, Text Structure, Voice
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Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Published April 18th, 2017 by Henry Holt and Co.

Summary: The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers’ lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friend, Theo supported Vincent as he […]

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