Why I Picked It Up: Sherry and I are always adding to our Historical Fusions: Integrating Social Studies, Literacy, and Technology session and this book came up in a search. Why I Finished It: I’m not going to lie, this is a long picture book, but it is really interesting. I have learned about Lincoln […]
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Book Review: Those Shoes, by Maribeth Boelts
Why I Picked It Up: Okay, confession, I’ve had this one for A LONG time! I love this story because it’s easily relatable for the kids and I’ve never had a student not enjoy reading it! Why I Finished It: This story is about a little boy, Jeremy, who desperately wants the same black high […]
Book Review: Lincoln and Kennedy; A Pair to Compare, by Gene Barretta
Discussing the lives of Lincoln and Kennedy in a picture book doesn’t even seem possible, but through manageable text, fun illustrations, and engaging language, this book is sure to entice all students!
7 Mentor Texts for Creating Classroom Rules
The conversation about classroom rules is a natural place to integrate social studies and literature. See if one of these seven mentor texts will become a new favorite in your class!
Book Review: Rolling Thunder, by Kate Messner
Why I Picked It Up: I was charged with going to spend money at a Scholastic Warehouse Sale back around Christmas time (I love being a librarian!), and Rolling Thunder was one that I just grabbed off a “bargain” shelf because I’m always looking for hardback picture books to add to our collection. Honestly, I didn’t really […]
Book Review: Refugee by Alan Gratz
Why I Picked It Up: Refugee by Alan Gratz was chosen for two Texas Library Association lists: The Lone Star List and The Bluebonnet List! I didn’t even know that was possible. The other reason I chose Refugee from the suggested lists was the timely topic of refugees and how people react. Why I Finished It: The only […]