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Friday Five

Friday Five

  • Sep 1, 2018
  • 1 min read

Welcome to the first episode of FRIDAY FIVE!

This will be a quick video segment every week where I highlight...well, anything that fits with the theme of 5. (alliteration for the win). My 5 favorite books of the week; 5 books on a theme; or 5 minutes where I fangirl about one particular book. Perhaps a combination of all of the above.

So, without further ado, here is this week's Friday Five video! As I did this in the 5 minutes I had before leaving for school, I think it's not too shabby for one take. I have already learned some things for next week. (Yes, video-editing friends, I will orient the camera the correct way next time). Also, I love those great teacher/principal videos that you guys film from your car, but it's HOT where I live 365 days/year so that's just not possible. Backyard view it is!

See below for a list of the books I mentioned. Happy Reading and HAPPY FRIDAY of a LOOOOOONG WEEKEND!





The Day War Came by Nicola Davis, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb. Candlewick Press (all ages) Stormy Seas by Mary Beth Leatherdale & Eleanor Shakespeare. Annick Press (grades 6-10)


Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys. Philomel Books (grades 7- adult)


Refugee by Alan Gratz. Scholastic, Inc. (grades 6- adult) Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson. Nancy Paulsen Books (grades 4-8) We Are All That's Left by Carrie Arcos. Philomel Books (grades 8-adult) Illegal by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Giovanni Rigano. Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (grades 5-10)

 
 

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Guadelupe, Teacher, CA

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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

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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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