12 Days of #Bookmas 2019!
Okay, so it's been a couple of days since my official "1st Day of #Bookmas." So, for the 2nd - 6th days of my "12 Days of #Bookmas," (or...
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Friday Five: Gift Books: YA Lit Edition
These are some of my favorite 2019 titles for those in grades 6-12 (and Adults!). Some work for younger, some for older, so watch the...
Friday Five: Gift Books: Elementary edition
Today I am highlighting some of my favorite 2019 titles that would make good gifts for the elementary (PreK - 4th grade+) kiddos on your...
Check It Out: November/December Newsletter, Holiday edition
October marks the official "Scary Stories" season in the library (or classroom). And while readers of all ages always seem to ask for a...
Friday Five: Gift Books: Hawaii Life Edition
December marks the holiday vacation season also. If you cannot come visit me in Hawaii for the holidays, I'm highlighting some books...
Books Make Great Gifts!
On the 1st Day of #Bookmas, Mrs. Yusko gave to me... a great list of gift books for all ages (PreK- Adults). Before we get to the list,...
Friday Five: Gift Books: Holiday Reads Edition
The holiday gift-giving season is upon us, and the countdown to winter break is... So. Very. Close. For this week's Friday Five, I am...
3 on a Theme: War Stories by Walter Dean Myers
Highlighting books about soldiers in honor of Veterans Day wouldn't be complete without these three by one of the greats, Walter Dean...
Top 10: Veterans Day
Bumping the Tuesday Top 10 up a couple of days this week in order to honor our Veterans by highlighting some of my favorite YA (and...
Check It Out: October Newsletter, Scary Stories edition
October marks the official "Scary Stories" season in the library (or classroom). And while readers of all ages always seem to ask for a...
Friday Five: 5 Star Books, episode 2
I should actually be preparing for the seminars that I'm presenting in a couple of weeks, but it's been such a great week of reading that...
Feed n Read FUN! Back to School edition
This week was our first #FeednRead of the new school year! Even though students have been in school for a month, we kicked off all the...
Friday Five: 5 Star Books
It had the potential for being a crazy week... Full moon... Friday the 13th... not just in the same week but on the SAME DAY! I was...
Top 10 Tuesday: Never Forget
Wednesday is September 11th. Before I talk about books, I want to highlight an essay by one of my favorite authors, Meg Cabot. Every year...
Check It Out: Back to School Newsletter
It's the Back to School edition of the newsletter! Check out all the things you'll need to get your students excited for a great year of...
Hitting the Books: Back to School Reading!
I hope that your summer was restful, relaxing, rejuvenating... everything that you needed it to be. And that you read a good book or two,...
Book to Movie NEWS!
So many books being made into movies! I'm not even sure what is the most exciting... Sarah Dessen coming to Netflix! I'm so very excited...
Summer Reading, Round #3
It's the middle of summer and typically a time when people (myself included) hit a summer reading slump. Maybe you're still in the queue...
Summer Reading, Round #2
WOW! Time sure flies when it’s summer and you’re reading good books. If you missed the first 12 books I recommended, click here. Books...
Top 10: Fly Me To The Moon
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In honor of that momentous occasion, here are my Top 10 books...
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Guadelupe, Teacher, CA
The knowledge and passion for books for EVERY reader has hooked me! She is in the classroom and just gets readers.
Dee, Teacher-Librarian, CA
Wowza! One of the best, packed workshops, filled with RELEVANT content, delivered in a well organized, engagingly paced seminar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND to librarians and lovers of literature.
Lindsey, English Teacher, TX
Excellent content, EXCEPTIONAL presenter! The entire presentation was engaging and meaningful. I am excited to have the opportunity to take all of these amazing titles and introduce my students to them.
Laurie, Librarian, IL
GREAT SEMINAR! Shauna was fantastic. My booklist is overflowing and I can't wait to share these books with students, and educate my teachers.
Julia, School Librarian, PA
I can't wait to get these books into the hands of my students!
Chad, LA Teacher, IL
Shauna reinforces the idea that there are two types of students: those who like to read and those who haven't found the right book yet. She offers a plethora of resources and titles for both!
Guadelupe, Teacher, CA
The knowledge and passion for books for EVERY reader has hooked me! She is in the classroom and just gets readers.
Dee, Teacher-Librarian, CA
Wowza! One of the best, packed workshops, filled with RELEVANT content, delivered in a well organized, engagingly paced seminar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND to librarians and lovers of literature.
Lindsey, English Teacher, TX
Excellent content, EXCEPTIONAL presenter! The entire presentation was engaging and meaningful. I am excited to have the opportunity to take all of these amazing titles and introduce my students to them.
Guadelupe, Teacher, CA
The knowledge and passion for books for EVERY reader has hooked me! She is in the classroom and just gets readers.
Dee, Teacher-Librarian, CA
Wowza! One of the best, packed workshops, filled with RELEVANT content, delivered in a well organized, engagingly paced seminar. HIGHLY RECOMMEND to librarians and lovers of literature.
Lindsey, English Teacher, TX
Excellent content, EXCEPTIONAL presenter! The entire presentation was engaging and meaningful. I am excited to have the opportunity to take all of these amazing titles and introduce my students to them.
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