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Dear Readers,
It is with great pride that I present my first illustrated picture book!
I wrote and illustrated this picture book with Christian Faith Publishing. I
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Every semester, I encourage my students in the Master of Science in Teaching Literacy Program to increase their personal consumption of children’s and young adult literature. I tell them, that to teach readers and writers, they must be readers and writers themselves. I add that it helps to know
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I think it’s most appropriate to share a picture book that I found by chance at a Scholastic Book Fair. It’s entitled The Magician’s Hat. I love the story behind the story! Malcolm Mitchell, a top wide receiver for the New England Patriots, is
…I just learned that Hello, Lighthouse won the 2019 Caldecott Award! I reviewed it in one of my previous posts.
Unfortunately, the winner of the Newbery Award was not even on my radar screen! I have ordered it today! It’s entitled
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I recently attended a webinar entitled “A Level is a Teacher’s Tool, NOT a Child’s Label,” moderated by two of my favorite educators – Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell. I found myself cheering as they clearly articulated the differences between understanding
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I’m always looking to add to my quotes about reading – and I found these at this website. Enjoy! http://www.inspiremykids.com/2017/20-inspiring-quotes-about-reading-for-kids-and-students/
- “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” — Frederick
This book has no age limit! Categorized as a YA novel, the universal themes presented in this magical tale will resonate with all readers.
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