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Thursday, June 27, 2013

It's a Blog Launch!

My friend Kellee from Teach Mentor Texts is launching a new blog today. (I'll be at ALA Annual when this runs.) She asked me to help her launch it off with a post about lists. Do you ever write book lists? 

1.) My favorite read-aloud:
 No. I can't pick A favorite. I must pick several.
  • THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN
  • HOW TO STEAL A DOG
  • STONE FOX (I don't read this aloud every year. Reading it aloud is a memorable experience. Have you read this book? )
  • Too many picture books to name here! 
My favorite book club book:
This year I hosted a Faculty Book Club at my school. We read these books and they both generated lots of discussion and interaction:
  • WONDER
  • ONE FOR THE MURPHYS
I enjoyed hosting a faculty book club because it gave us a chance to have great discussions. The connections we made helped us all see each other as learners. I will do this again as a librarian.

My favorite book for the classroom library: 

I would have to go with a whole series:
  • Babymouse by Jenni Holm (They were never actually on the shelf. )
Favorite Book:

Naming my favorite book isn't easy, but I think most people know how much I loved THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine Applegate. AND, Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson is a book I will always treasure, too. 


There are also some excellent new titles such as THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING, DOLL BONES, BEHOLDING BEE, and THE WATER CASTLE. (I guess this is another list!)

Can you name your favorites in any of these areas? 

Thanks to Kellee and Ricki for asking me to join in their the launch of their blog! 


--Cynthia 



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6 comments:

  1. Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing ReadersJune 29, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing your favorites. I am noticing a trend with THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN. I really need to read this book!

    Thanks for joining us for the blog hop. :) :)

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  2. Holly MuellerJune 29, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Loved your choices!!! I just finished Doll Bones and loved it! We're all fans of Ivan, aren't we?! What a special book! Barbara O'Connor is one of my favorite authors - How To Steal a Dog has so much to talk about!

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  3. Holly MuellerJune 29, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Oh, and I hope you're having fun in Chicago! You get to meet and hear Katherine Applegate - lucky you!!

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  4. CrystalJune 29, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I agree, it is so difficult to choose just one book for each category. Piles of titles were rumbling around in my head.

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  5. Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)June 29, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Great choices Cynthia!
    I have never read Stonefox, but I know that it is a favorite of many - I am definitely going to have to get around to it soon so I can bask in its glory.

    Thank you for being part of the blog hop :)

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  6. SarahJune 30, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I really need to read Hattie Big Sky. I have The One and Only Ivan on my list as well :)

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