Book Review - 07/04/2024
When I learned that Dr. Jo Boaler had a new book ready to be released, I knew I had to have it. I have read many of her papers and books, including...
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Book Review - 10/28/2023
When I was first asked to read and review this book, I was intrigued by the title and the strapline, “How to lead meaningful race conversations in ...
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In 2015 Debbie Silver,Jack Berckemeyer, and Judith Baenen published Deliberate Optimism:Reclaiming the Joy in Education. At the time educators were...
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Book Review - 07/15/2020
I truly believe that the best way to find out about a book is through sharing our reading. This is a practice I use in my classroom as we all share...
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Book Review - 07/18/2021
I'm always looking to find a book that "speaks" to me and relates to my life. This is that book. Brene Brown offers ten guideposts that help sift t...
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One can never really predict where or when they will come across a great mentor text. One summer I participated in Jennifer Serravallo's Summer Wri...
I'll admit that the title of this book is both catchy and a bit shocking. I guess I'll also have to admit that is what got my attention years ago w...
Book Review - 07/05/2021
A few years ago I attended the NYS Reading Conference and sat in on many fine presentations. On that day, I was lucky enough to listen to Stephanie...
In my quest to find diverse titles to add to my elementary classroom library, I read articles and wound up having intense conversations about the n...
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Book Review - 07/13/2020
As an educator who has revamped her teaching in the subject area of math, I was grabbed by the title of this book. Recently, I’ve begun incorporati...
Book Review - 06/28/2021
Zoe Washington is a twelve year old girl who stumbles upon a letter addressed to her from a person she knows little about- her birth father. After ...
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I always know that when I pick up a book written by Luanne Rice, I will be drawn into a wonderfully woven story. While this is not a new book, it i...
Let me start this review with why I chose to read this book. As an educator, I feel compelled to collaborate with my colleagues. Being in the educa...
There are times when I just need a book that helps me relax my mind while gathering my thoughts. This is that book. The introduction helps to set t...
Book Review - 08/02/2021
Flight of The Puffin by Ann Braden is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. The characters are a diverse group of kids...
Book Review - 07/02/2021
Alma may be a little girl, but she makes a big discovery that forever changes the way she feels about her name. Little Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pu...
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