When I look at my school calendar, I see that summer has begun. True, it is June and the weather is HOT. The stores are filled with the usual summer must -haves: bathing suits, pool accessories, and sunscreen. Everyone is taking vacations and going to the beach. So it must be summer, right?
Not quite for me. As I reflect here, I see my days are still filled with to-do lists and plans.
After presenting two days of district professional development, organizing #TBR stacks, and compiling personal reading lists, I see that I am still thinking alot about books, writing, and our library (and things I hope to get done there). I know that I will need to pause at some point and take in the summer in one way or another. I am hoping that is soon! Whether my summer will consist of beach trips and ice cream cones isn't quite clear, but I am hopeful.
As always, the sweet constant remains. Books are always -- happily --- on my mind. These are the books that have read recently, and some of these will be the subject of reviews soon.
These books have been part of my "reading life" lately, and I am anxious to see what part they will play in my understanding of children's literature.
And now, my to-do lists are calling! As I head off to tackle some tasks, I will be looking for signs that I am in the middle of my own form of summer. What will that look like? I am not quite sure. But whatever its appearance, my summer will --- most assuredly -- be book-related in some wonderful, amazing way.
Happy Summer to you!!