The Call Me Ishmael project is such a neat idea. Have you seen it? If not, go take a peak.… Read More
Posts Categorized: I read stuff
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Last week I reread The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson. I’m eagerly awaiting her new book (out soon!) so I wanted something to tide me over. This book is just as powerful as I remember … Read More
Guatemalan Monday: Picture book edition
Are you looking for a picture book about or set in Guatemala? How about some of these:
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Kwame Alexander’s The Crossover is a fresh, bold novel in verse written by a true poet. These poems offer up poetic elements like rhythm and sound that are often missing in verse novels. The story is … Read More
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
The Actual & Truthful Adventures of Becky Thatcher by Jessica Lawson is an action-packed, hilarious and warm gem of a story. Becky is exactly what you want in a main character: brave, quick-thinking, funny, and smart. The … Read More
Vince Vawter’s Rules for Writing
School Library Journal has a nice roundup of interviews with Vince Vawter, author of Paperboy. If you haven’t read this novel, please do.
It’s a rare gem of a story that has something for everyone–readers of all ages. One of the many wonderful aspects of the story is … Read More
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Dust of Eden by Mariko Nagai is a novel in verse about one girl’s time in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II. It’s a sparse, poetic story that is hard to swallow because of … Read More
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
(Note: This book is an adult book. Older teens would probably enjoy it too, but content-wise, it’s likely not a good fit for a younger crowd.)
gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson was a gripping, edgy, thrilling … Read More
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Sharon Biggs Waller‘s A Mad, Wicked Folly is historical fiction at its best. A fresh main character, rich setting, interesting background details–This book is perfect for Downton Abbey fans. If you’re someone who likes British tales, … Read More
Wednesday: What I’m Reading
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
The third book in the Grisha trilogy recently released. Which prompted me to reread the first two this week. (I have terrible long-term memory for books. Terrible, I tell you.) I just finished up the second … Read More