Helping Students Navigate the World of Books
“All Readers Benefit from Sad Stories” Often times picture books with sad storylines are seen only as tools for children who have suffered loss, but they serve a vital role for opening up conversations about compassion and kindness for all readers. A safe window into grief fosters empathy and bravery. It allows readers to build … Read more
“Little Red and the Big Bad Educator’s Guide” When I learned Shanda McCloskey would be illustrating my story LITTLE RED AND THE BIG BAD EDITOR, I was ecstatic. I knew her art would bring to life my story of the Big Bad Wolf correcting Little Red’s thank you letter to Granny. And I was right. … Read more
A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn Author: Patricia Newman Illustrator: Natasha Donovan Published September 6th, 2022 by Millbrook Press Summary: A mighty river. A long history. For thousands of years, the Elwha river flowed north to the sea. The river churned with salmon, which helped feed bears, otters, and eagles. The Lower Elwha … Read more
I am so lucky to have the opportunity to teach Children’s Literature this year at the University of Central Florida. To have the opportunity to work with future teachers are they determine their point of view as an educator is such an awesome experience. I am so glad to be part of their journey! My … Read more
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Sharing Picture Books, Early Readers, Middle Grade Books, and Young Adult Books for All Ages! It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop co-hosted by Unleashing Readers and Teach Mentor Texts which focuses on sharing books marketed for children and young adults. It offers opportunities to share and recommend … Read more
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? Sharing Picture Books, Early Readers, Middle Grade Books, and Young Adult Books for All Ages! It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly blog hop co-hosted by Unleashing Readers and Teach Mentor Texts which focuses on sharing books marketed for children and young adults. It offers opportunities to share and recommend … Read more
Susie B. Won’t Back Down Author: Margaret Finnegan Published October 5th, 2021 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers Summary: This funny, big-hearted novel about a young girl’s campaign for student council president is told through letters to her hero Susan B. Anthony. Susie B. has a lot to say. Like how it’s not fair that … Read more
