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April 15, 2020 ♦

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I am getting back into my books and am so glad. It was weird lacking the focus for one of my favorite and most relaxing activities. Books I Finished All four of these books were very good and all had strong messages. Option Pile I am reading two books aloud…

PB Frenzy Review: Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins

July 29, 2019 ♦

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Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins By Michele Meadows and Illustrated By Ebony Glenn A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation…

PB Frenzy Review: Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

July 28, 2019 ♦

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Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors By Hena Khan and Illustrated By Mehrdokht Amini Magnificently capturing the colorful world of Islam for the youngest readers, this breathtaking and informative picture book celebrates Islam’s beauty and traditions. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, everyday…

Mini Review: Before You Were Born by Deborah Kerbel Illustrated by Suzanne Del Rizzo

July 8, 2019 ♦

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Absolutely breathtaking, stunning, gorgeous, and brought tears to my eyes. That is what went through my head as I first sat down to write this review. The illustrations done in polymer clay and acrylic wash combined with the poetic verse pushed this picture book to the top of my list…

April 2019: A Month of Poetry

April 2, 2019 ♦

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April is one of my favorite months because it is National Poetry Month! I love taking advantage of this time to challenge myself to write more poetry. I also try and read more poetry, especially books in verse. I am being a little more specific this year with my goals.…

Reflection: 2018 National Poetry Month

May 6, 2018 ♦

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National Poetry Month Reflection I had two main goals for this year’s National Poetry Month: Read a poem a day and write a poem a day. Read A Poem A Day I read a poem a day to my students. I read each of the poems in Kwame Alexander’s Out…

Poem #10: Begin with Setting

April 18, 2018 ♦

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National Poetry Month Day 10: Begin with Setting I am a little behind (I should be on Day 17), but I am hoping to stay motivated, write more, and finish strong! I am halfway through the month with 10 poems down. I am super proud of myself for writing 10…

Poem #9: Inspired By A Question

April 9, 2018 ♦

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National Poetry Month Day 9: Inspired by a question This poem idea came from Amy LV. I started by choosing a topic to write about. I chose to write about poetry because I am insecure in my abilities to write poetry. I took on this challenge to write one a…

Poem #5 Second Person Point of View

April 8, 2018 ♦

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National Poetry Month Day 5: 2nd Person POV Inspired by Amy LV I wanted to write another about my daughter, so here goes! This one was more difficult, so any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Poem #6 Free Verse

April 6, 2018 ♦

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National Poetry Month Day 6: Free Verse Inspired by Amy LV I decided to write about teaching. There have been many posts and reports about teachers this week and it has made me realize several things. One is that I am lucky to have my job. I am so lucky.…