On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I just reread Matthew Quick’s Sorta Like a Rock Star. I love novels with great voice and amazing characters, and this is a home run for both. One thing this novel does well that’s especially hard … Read More
Happy Independence Day, Guatemala!
On September 15, 1821, Guatemala declared its independence from Spain–193 years ago.
Today in Guatemala there will be parades and parades and parades! Lots of flags flying, bands playing, and probably some firecrackers going off here and there. It will be a wonderful day of celebration, … Read More
I love my cover so much that I sewed some matching bookmarks!… Read More
I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.
“One day your life will pass in front of your eyes. Make it worthy to look at.”
~Constance Leeds’ The Unfortunate Son
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I just re-read Jesse Andrews’s Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl. It’s a fantastic book, worthy of a re-read. Don’t let the title scare you: yes, there’s a dying girl, but somehow, this book … Read More
For classrooms using Caminar, I’ve been posting a few interview round-ups. Here’s another installment:
Check out an interview with the Book Cellar here. Snippet question:
… Read MoreThey are always coming out with new editions of board games. If your book could be a special edition of any board game,
Every day we see deer in our yard. Every single day. This photo was from last March.… Read More
I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.
“Anything worth doing always starts as a bad idea.”
~Leigh Bardugo’s Siege and Storm
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
I finally got around to reading Neil Gaiman’s Fortunately, the Milk. What a delightful story! The illustrations make it all the better. If you’re the kind of person who has spent some time making up wild … Read More
There’s a lot of talk now about the humanitarian crisis that is hitting our borders. It’s a very heart-wrenching situation, and I’m trying not to comment on it in depth here on this blog. However, I had to pass along this great resource list for educators. Lee and Low … Read More
