Do your kids know about foster care? Or are in foster care? No matter your children’s life experience, chapter books like these about kids in foster care are important to read with all kids. For kids who are in foster care, they might see that they are not alone. They’ll see that other kids have […]
Middle School
Must Read Chapter Books From the New Shelf
I’m excited to share with you some great new middle grade books that I think you’ll want to use in your classrooms and with your kids at home. New Chapter Books (2019) Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raúf REALISTIC / SOCIAL JUSTICE / REFUGEES When a new refugee boy […]
28 Books for Kids About Ocean Animals
Even here in landlocked Colorado, we love to read about ocean animals like sharks, dolphins, fish, and squid. Here are our favorite ocean animal books that your kids will love, too, no matter what area of the world you live in. 28 Books for Kids About Ocean Animals Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins Soak […]
The Best Read Aloud Books for 6th Grade
When you select a 6th grade read aloud book for your 6th graders (ages 11-12,) use this list to find the best recommendations from both teachers and from me. All of these books are compelling and well-written so next, you’ll want to consider the purpose of your read aloud book. Here are some things to […]
Impressive Picture Book Biographies, 2019
I’ve been saving up the newest picture book biographies (from 2019) to share with you today. Because there are some AMAZING new books with inspirational stories, gorgeous artwork, and incredible writing that you can use in your home, libraries, or classrooms. Impressive Picture Book Biographies, 2019 Sisters Venus and Serena Williams by Jeanette Winter ATHLETES […]
Join the Read-Along of Keeper of the Lost Cities (+ Book Giveaway!)
Disclosure: Thanks @simonkids and @sw_messenger for this fun giveaway! I hope you’ll join me for a fun read-along of The Keeper of the Lost Cities this summer! The Keeper of the Lost Cities series offers readers everything you’d want in a book series: adventure, characters you’ll love, magic, mystery, romance, and suspense. My oldest daughter […]
What’s New in Middle Grade? More Good Books I’m Reading…June 2019
Want more good middle-grade books to add to your to-read piles? I’m so excited to tell you about these new titles! If you like science fiction and coding, check out The Ghost Network: Activate by I.I. Davidson! If you just want a great adventure, you’ll like Elements of Genius: Nikki Tesla and the […]