Team Challenge Tuesday: Digital BREAKOUT
I was scrolling through my camera roll last week and I came across this picture from the first part of April. My middle school classes...
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April Webinar
Looking for the Best Books to add to your classroom, library, or even your personal #TBR list? The April Webinar is live! Filled with...
Friday Five: TED Talks
Each week in my high school Contemporary Lit class this semester we have "TED Talk Tuesday." It is a chance for my seniors to hear ideas...
Mrs. Yusko Reads: April Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the newsletter for all things celebrating WORDS! Poetry, writing, authors, and language are highlighted...
It’s Wednesday, Here’s What We’re Reading!
If you follow me on social media, or here on the blog, you know that I'm currently teaching a Contemporary Lit class of high school...
Maker Monday: Easter Edition
This week’s #makerspace highlight was Easter Egg themed. Here are some of our successes! I challenged students to choose one of the...
Feed n Read FUN!
Last night was another successful Feed n Read! And I think this photo really captures the spirit of the evening. If you can’t tell from...
Favorite Feedback Friday
I’m gearing up for my last round of #yalit seminars this school year. The end of April may possibly find me coming to a city near you. As...
It’s Wednesday, Here’s What I’m Reading
In 2017, I included Meagan Spooner’s “Hunted” in my #yalit Best New Books seminar. A darkly atmospheric, Russian firebird-inspired...
It’s Wednesday, Here’s What I'm Reading
If you saw last week’s Friday Five, you know that I’m currently reading an advance copy of “Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus” by...
March Madness and More: March Webinar is LIVE!
Looking for the Best Books to add to your classroom, library, or even your personal #TBR list? The March Webinars are live! Filled with...
Mrs Yusko Reads: March (Madness) Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the newsletter for all things March Madness (SPORTS!), Women's History Month, New Books, and more! You'll...
"Coolest Person of the Day"
I think I'm going to start a new category of blog posts: Social Media Shoutout! So, I'm just gonna leave this right here... For a link to...
Friday Five: Spring Break edition
It is the last day of my Spring Break. I wish I could say that I was doing lesson plans, but let's be real, that was never going to...
Magical Librarian Tour FAIL
Perhaps I should have made these letters say “BREATHE.” I have presented HUNDREDS of seminars around the country over the years. And...
Since Everyone is Having a President’s Day Sale...
People always ask if they can buy extra copies of my #yalit seminar handbook. So, I’ve finally joined the TPT ranks and uploaded the...
Anti-Valentine’s Day
When you hit the high school teaching trifecta and your class of seniors meets: 1) the last period of the school day + 2) the day before...
Feed N Read: Valentine edition
Another #FeednRead went off without a hitch this week. And there was a lot of LOVE going on in honor of Valentine’s Day ❤️ Volunteers,...
Maker Monday
This week’s #makerspace highlight was Valentine’s Day themed. I challenged students to build a 3-D heart using K’Nex, Legos, wood blocks...
Dear April Henry,
I have long been a fan of your books. When I worked in a junior high/middle school library, I purchased multiple copies of all of your...
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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.
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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