“To me, teaching is a holy calling, especially with students less likely to succeed. It’s the gift not only of not giving up on people, but of even figuring out where to begin.” ~@ANNELAMOTT
Friends. I have gone over the Rainbow Bridge. I had the best time with my Human for almost 14 years! I hope you will read my story, The World Is a Sniff. https://t.co/ZxxodmVas9
@Shellymackbooks Yes! I write contemporary small town romance and middle grade. I have the last book in my romance series coming out in June. Hallmark type stories.
"The novel is a must-read for those who appreciate lyrical storytelling with emotional depth."
SLJ's starred review of Safe Harbor
by Padma Venkatraman
Penguin/Nancy Paulsen. Jan. 2025.
https://t.co/olGAP55rhb
The best thing we can do for kids is give them early exposure to reading. Books are a refuge in the chaos & confusion of adolescence. Books cultivate interiority and imagination. They take us at our most awkward and self-hating and say, “You’re not the first person to feel this.”
It's my #book birthday -- "Hanukkah" comes out today! Join Lior and his family as they celebrate the Festival of Light. Back matter includes recipes (edible menorah!), activities (tzedakah box!) and even a quiz. #holiday#kidlit#picturebook#picturebooks
‘Would You Rather’ is a popular brain break and icebreaker, but it can also serve as an assessment! Here’s how to use it to support higher-order thinking in any subject. 💭✨ https://t.co/BVqLgWrIcv
School library media specialist Christina Chatel writes an open letter asking for shorter middle grade books.
(Teen Librarian Toolbox, June 2024)
#middlegrade
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