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Storytime Theme: Buses
Of all the transportation-themed storytimes I’ve done, I’ve never once focused on buses! So today, all of that changes! Here’s a wonderful storytime theme all about school buses and city buses. While some of these books work great for preschool age kids, I’d also say that you could age this…
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20 Realistic Fiction Early Chapter Books
With twenty options for readers, this list of realistic fiction early chapter books is sure to have a little something for everyone. A few years ago, it would have been a lot more difficult to find diverse titles for this level of reader. But, now I’m happy to let you…
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12 Best Books for Teacher Gifts
Celebrate the special people who make a huge impact on their students with these 12 best books for teacher gifts. As a child of two educators myself, I know the hard work and dedication it takes to be a good teacher and it’s not for the faint of heart, that’s…
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15 Books for the First Day of School
It’s that time of year… Back to School! Honestly, it’s a little early for us, the district I live in won’t go back until the end of the month, but I know a lot of schools in the south and west are starting back this week and next! Whether your…
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Simon B. Rhymin’
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Synopsis: “A humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together. Eleven-year-old Simon…
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12 Titles for Back to School
School may look very different for families this year. I can’t imagine being in the shoes of school administrators, teachers, or families as you try to navigate this uncharted territory. I’m having enough difficulty trying to manage my staff and plan to re-open the library and keep everyone as safe…
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Celebrate Teachers – 18 Books for Teacher Appreciation
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! And in my humble opinion, we should always appreciate and celebrate teachers. Now more so than ever after having to adapt to a completely different world of teaching! Like in any career, not every teacher out there is cut out to be a teacher.…
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Students' Reading Rights
I think, for the most part, school has started across the country. And hopefully, for many students, this is the year they become excited and engaged in their own reading lives. Unfortunately, for so many, they are required to read designated titles and then regurgitate lessons in the form of…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Back to School, Nonfiction I'd Love to Read
There are more books on my TBR than I care to admit, but the ones that most often get pushed to the back burner are nonfiction titles that seem so interesting and yet I just never pick up. So here’s to a new school year and maybe I’ll start whittling…
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Three on a Theme: Back to School
If school hasn’t started yet in your neck of the woods, then the first day is right around the corner! Start the first day off with these three picture books that celebrate diversity and teach kids that perspective changes everything! All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold “Follow a group of…
