Happy New Year! In 2021, I would like to read more books and make less excuses.

Teacher. Writer. Reader. Researcher.
Happy New Year! In 2021, I would like to read more books and make less excuses.
After asking students to take part in the Selection Committee for Book Bracket each year, the work begins in order to make the actual bracket. I go through the Selection Committee ballots – paper or electronic – and write down each title that has been suggested. If a title gets more than one vote, tallies…
Today was the big reveal for which books made it in to Book Bracket 2019 with my students, so I would like to share it with you, too! The following books made the 32 book bracket and will compete head-to-head to see who will take the crown. The number next to the book title is…
I appreciate “The Unread Shelf Project” because as a “project” it can be carefully planned to accomplish a goal in mind, but it can be ongoing with loose ends and tons of room for improvement. I say all this because my unread shelf is in shambles. I have no idea how many unread books I…
Holes was a highlight of my childhood and it is still a timeless classic for readers everywhere. I thoroughly enjoyed re-reading it as an adult.