Teacher librarian, adoring mom of 2, word nerd, book worm; cheerleader for diverse & inclusive children’s lit; currently iso pet mini narwhal with a monocle
📚Happy #BookBirthday to Nya's Long Walk, the stunning picture book based @LindaSuePark's classic, A Long Walk to Water. Brian Pinkney's beautiful watercolor illustrations bring this story to life for younger readers. #kidlit#nonfiction
The highlight of the @Scholastic Reading Summit was when the librarian from my elementary school in Anaheim, CA came and surprised me at my talk! They told me how much FRONT DESK means to the kids in the school, many of whom are still living in the motels.
Had my students make Netflix book series based on a book they love. Gave minimal direction and said the one that looked the most like Netflix in each class would win. Here are a few to show off what they accomplished in just two classes the last week of school!! @BAM_MS_Official
@_fiercedaisy_@neilhimself I was, alternately, Word Nerd and Grammar Geek. Currently jealous of @m_gulliford ‘s Captain Pedantic! Two of my son’s earliest words were “Well, actually...” !
We grieve for the Americans murdered in Pittsburgh. All of us have to fight the rise of anti-Semitism and hateful rhetoric against those who look, love, or pray differently. And we have to stop making it so easy for those who want to harm the innocent to get their hands on a gun.
Love sharing our beautiful library space with student work. Currently on display: first grade’s pumpkins decorated as picture book characters! @VOCALCCSD#TLsElevate