I love discovering a book that tackles a subject in such a fresh way that I cannot wait to read it in my classroom.  That is today’s picture book! Continue reading →

Today’s picture book is a sequel to my favorite unicorn book that was me dancing with joy today on it’s book birthday! Continue reading →

There is an incredibly touching picture book that is making its way across the pond from Italy next week.  Today I talk with the writer of that book. Continue reading →

Once upon a time, I was an English major specializing in poetry writing.  College was the first place I’d ever heard of Anne Bradstreet, the first American female poet who just happened to be a pilgrim.  Amazing!  Today’s picture book is all about her, written by her great-great-great-something-grand daughter! Continue reading →

Today I get to interview Danny Popovici, who first stopped by my blog back in 2017 as an illustrator of one of my favorite books.  But this time, he’s returning for his author-illustrator debut! Continue reading →

I’ve known Mike Ciccotello online for a few years now and have been rooting for him long before he got an agent and his first book deal.  I love seeing my friends succeed and today I finally get to have him on my blog. Continue reading →

I love a picture book that manages to blow my mind by being both a fresh take AND something that makes me smack my forehead for not thinking of it myself.  That’s today’s Simply 7. Continue reading →

There are so many things I wish I had learned about a growth mindset when I was a kid.  Some I learned myself the very hard way.  But if I had a book, like in today’s Simply 7, it would’ve helped a LOT. Continue reading →