Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the U.S., so I wanted to celebrate by sharing books from throughout my life that I am thankful for:
My mother would read Betsy books to my sister and I before bed.
We had a musical version of this book and I still cannot read it without singing.
My favorite book from Roald Dahl (my favorite author until I found The Giver).
My sister and I both love Ramona.
Baby-sitter’s Club #1- need I say more?
My favorite book since I was 12. Changed my life.
My first “big girl” book when I was in middle school. My mom’s favorite book.
Both my brother’s, husband’s, and best friend’s favorite picture book.
Promoting environmental protection for 31 years now!
Author love I found during my lit degree.
Reminded me how much fun reading can be.
Read the series and discussed it with my brother.
Gave me a new passion and a book that I love sharing with students.
For adding to the passion and for being another book I couldn’t wait to share with kids.
For making poetry so accessible for kids.
My first John Green book.
Changed the way I think about teaching.
So clever! Reignited my love of picture books.
Bring creativity back!
For being unique, introducing me to Kenneth Oppel and full-cast audio
The first award winner from my first book award committee.
The second award winner from my time on the Walden Award committee.
What books are you thankful for?
Ahh the books of my childhood! Every single one of these that I read, I definitely loved. And The BFG is definitely my favourite Roald Dahl as well! I loved Matilda as much as the next girl, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was fun, but The BFG is where it’s at.