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What I’ve Been Reading (Nov. 2015)

Of the books I read this month, here are the ones I’d recommend. I’ve had fun reading books by Roald Dahl with my students! Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years) & Young Adult (12+):  Happy reading!

Scholastic Book Talk – Battle Bugs: The Lizard Wars

It’s time for another Scholastic Book Talk! The designated books in my school’s library will get a QR code attached to them. When the code is scanned by a student using a smartphone, ipad, etc., the book talk video will pop-up on their screen and give them a summary of the book. We now have […]

What I’ve Been Reading (October 2015)

Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):

Conference Quotes – SCBWI Mid-Atlantic 2015

I am an avid collector of words. When I hear something interesting or profound, I write it down.  I love attending children’s literature conferences and hearing authors, illustrators, agents and editors impart their infinite wisdom on all things in the world of children’s books. There are usually a few gems that I scribble down and […]

What I’ve Been Reading (September 2015)

Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):

What I’ve Been Reading (August 2015)

Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):

What I’ve Been Reading (June 2015)

I attended the fantastic Children’s Literature Conference at Shenandoah University in June where I got the opportunity to hear some amazing authors and illustrators speak. Many of this month’s recommended books come from the conference. Happy reading! Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary […]

#PBPitch

I participated in the Picture Book Pitch event on twitter today! Pitch your picture book for agents and editors to read and if they favorite your tweet, you can submit to them. What a fun idea!  

What I’ve Been Reading (May 2015)

Here are my recommended children’s books that I read in May. Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years) & Young Adult (12+ years):