Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The music behind Clayton Byrd: developing students' background knowledge

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I'm continuing my celebration of  Clayton Byrd Goes Underground  today, sharing videos of the music infusing this story. Yesterday I sha...
Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Clayton Byrd Goes Underground, by Rita Williams-Garcia -- moving story of love, grief and finding your way (ages 9-12)

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Clayton Byrd loves his grandpa Cool Papa Byrd mightily and fiercely. Blues music ties them together, and their love runs deep and true. When...
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Funny Girl: Terrific collection of stories to make you laugh (ages 9-13)

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Laughter and happiness is so important to share and foster with our children. Children love reading funny books and they thrive when adults ...
Monday, May 22, 2017

Real Friends, by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham: navigating the stormy seas of friendship (ages 8-12)

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As parents and teachers, it can be hard to watch our children navigate the difficult waters of friendship. I have a clear memory of watching...
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Dory Fantasmagory -- terrific series for family listening (ages 4-9)

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Are you looking for a chapter book to share with your family that works across a range of ages? Hook them with the humor of Dory Fantasmagor...
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Friday, May 12, 2017

Congratulations! Margarita Engle named Young People's Poet Laureate (ages 5-14)

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I am so happy to celebrate poetry this beautiful Friday morning. Many congratulations to Margarita Engle on being named Young People's...