Thursday, January 29, 2015

2015 Mock Newbery discussions at Emerson, part 7: OUR WINNERS! + GIVEAWAY!!!

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It's been an exciting journey with our students, reading and discussing what they think the most distinguished books for children have b...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Blog Tour: Ares, Bringer of War, by George O'Connor (ages 9-14)

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Today I'm celebrating the release of Ares: Bringer of War, the latest graphic novel by George O'Connor in his outstanding Olympian...
Tuesday, January 27, 2015

2015 Mock Newbery discussions at Emerson, part 6: The Swap, The Witch's Boy + The Zoo at the Edge of the World

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“Isn't it odd how much fatter a book gets when you've read it several times?" Mo had said..."As if something were left ...
Monday, January 26, 2015

2015 Mock Newbery discussions at Emerson, part 5: Nuts to You, The Red Pencil + Snicker of Magic

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Listening and sharing ideas in our Mock Newbery discussions In our Mock Newbery book club, students were able to choose which books they...
Sunday, January 25, 2015

2015 Mock Newbery discussions at Emerson, part 4: Magic in the Mix + Nest + The Night Gardener

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getting ready for book club -- each week, I took notes What draws us into great stories? Is it the chance to see a glimpse of ourselves ...
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Thursday, January 22, 2015

2015 Mock Newbery discussions at Emerson, part 3: The Great Greene Heist + Half a Chance + The Life of Zarf

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Emerson's 2015 Mock Newbery discussions Like the Newbery Committee, our students have been reading and reading over many months. S...