July - 2020

Exploring diverse books...

Jul 22, 2020

Inspiring Students Where They Are

"People are supposed to see themselves in books."

Jul 15, 2020

Doing Noble Work

As we continue to explore the importance of diverse and inclusive literature in the classroom, I figured it was time to hear from the...

Jul 7, 2020

Invitation to Conversation

Hey friends! It's been a June, and I'm not quite sure how it's already July, and I'd like a redo of March and April...but here we are....

Hey There!

Reader. Taker of walks. Observer of life. I read books to learn about what I don't know, to challenge myself, and to broaden my narrow perspective.

7 Tips for Successful Summer Reading

It's here. Summer. Sunshine, time outside, no schedules. It's what every kid lives for. It makes the nine grueling months of school...

Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books...with You

When I was about 10, my mom gave me "the talk." This extravaganza of information meant she checked a book out of the library, complete...

Support the Right to Read: Ways for parents and teachers to constructively engage

In this post, I tackle some practical steps parents and teachers can take in order to support the right to read - for all kids.