On Mondays, many in my reading community post to this meme: IT'S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? Teachers, librarians, and other great readers share what they've been reading by posting links to their blogs today. It's a great way to get book titles. Check out Teach Mentor Texts for all the posts!
I will admit that throughout this busy summer, my IMWAYR posts have been spotty. But because I want to make this part of my routine again, I'm posting one today and I'm proud of myself for that. I do it mostly to document my reading and, of course, to share great book titles.
This week I read:
AL CAPONE DOES MY HOMEWORK by Gennifer Choldenko
Publication date: August 20, 2013
Published by: DIAL
Oh, I really loved this book! Moose is a really interesting character, and there's an element of mystery to the story that makes you not want to put the book down. It's the 3rd installment of a series, and I do recommend that you read these in order--especially because they are ALL good.
THE BIGGEST BEAR by Lyn Ward
Published: June 1, 1952
Published by: HMH Books for Young Readers
Caldecott Medal (1953)
I'm reading Caldecott books for two reasons: 1) I'm very interested in learning about them and 2) I'm doing a Caldecott Challenge (my own timetable). This one is a REALLY unexpected story about a boy who finds a bear, and if you read it, let me know what you thought of the ending!
The artwork is done in black and white watercolors.
GOODNIGHT iPAD by Ann Droyd
Published by: Blue Rider Press
Published: October 7, 2011
I thought this one was fun, but I still prefer GOODNIGHT MOON by Margaret Wise Brown. It's about a family saying goodnight to all their devices. If you have a lot of techy tools, you'll enjoy this one.
CLASSROOM HABITUDES by Angela Maiers
Published: June 12, 2012
Published by: Solution Tree
I read this one for a campus book study. I've learned a lot from Angela Maiers both from listening to her speak to reading her books, and I can't wait to discuss this one with my coworkers at my new school!
RULES by Cynthia Lord
Published: April 1, 2006
Published by: Scholastic
Newbery Honor 2007
This is a really good book, and you will see why it won a Newbery Honor. It was a reread for me, and even better the 2nd time around. It's a story about a girl named Catherine who has a brother with autism, and their very special connection. She teaches him rules as a way to help him. Their family story has touched many readers' hearts. I highly recommend it!!
What am I reading now? Well, I just started Prisoner 88 by Leah Pileggi. It's based on a true story about a boy who was sent to the state penitentiary for 5 years in the 1800s. It's a gripping story, and I'll probably finish this one tonight.
PRISONER 88 by Leah Pileggi
Published: July 1, 2013
Published by: Charlesbridge Publishing
What are YOU reading today?
A friend gave me a copy of Rules after I lent her a copy of Wonder. I haven't read it yet. I have so many books that I want to read! I also notice you are currently reading the Fifth Wave. My husband read it on vacation, and I will hopefully read it before summer ends. Prisoner 88 sounds very interesting. I will have to add that to my list also.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Can't wait for the next Al Capone book! :)
ReplyDeleteClassroom Habitudes looks really interesting.
Ooo--thanks for posting about the new "Al Capone" book. I didn't even know there was a third one.
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