So, a while back, I wrote a post called Kids turn into adults. I elaborated on that thought on my facebook page via a status update and a meme I found yesterday, and it gained some traction. Several of my friends, who are also recovering gifted children, commented on the post. And, not surprisingly, a […]
I’ve not kept up with my book posts, so forgive the flood coming your way. This is #Crossover by @kwamealexander I read the whole thing today and loved it. I was attracted to it for several reasons: I want to present diverse perspectives in my classroom library. I want to include books with literary value […]
#IamMalala was an amazing read! It is her memoir of living in a Taliban occupied Pakistan, fighting for her right to education, and surviving the Taliban attack on her life. Her bravery, perspective, wisdom, and faith are remarkable. From a literary perspective, I enjoy her presentation of the politically complex context that is Pakistan. What […]
There’s only one rule in Book Club: YOU CAN’T TALK ABOUT BOOK CLUB. Just kidding. These were my opening words today in our first meeting, and it got a pretty good laugh. y’all. book club was **amazing** today. We had our first meeting, and it was seriously EVERYTHING. We had 10 people sign up, buy […]
Today I finished this book. It’s from my classroom library. I picked it up to read it so I could recommend it to my students. It is told from the perspectives of 3 very different narrators. The story follows them as they navigate relationships with family and friends through huge changes in their lives. Their […]
