Amazing!!

I'm giving away 10 SIGNED COPIES of Ruthie Rose's Big Idea for one teacher, teacher-librarian, or public librarian to GIVE AWAY TO STUDENTS. Repost by 11:30 p.m. CT on February 20 to enter the drawing.

I'll buy the copies from Anderson's Bookshop. andersonsbookshop.com/book/9781536...

A Poem for Kfir ❤️

Thinking about reading A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall as our next class read-aloud-
If you are a teacher who is also reading this w your class & you’re interesting in having our classes collaborate- pls let me know

Laced with glaze icing
A majestic canopy
Winter wonderland

#haiku

Looking forward to reading this Caldecott winner!

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If I can’t get into it after 2 attempts, I move on … (doesn’t happen often but I don’t force myself to stay with it if it’s not pulling me in)

The freeze has broken
Chaotic chorus assails-
Spreading warm Welcomes!

#haiku

Past the tree branches
Extended gnarly fingers,
Buttery sun melts

#haiku

Shark Teeth

Can you freeze them?

Especially if she shares her snacks

Good one! I finally settled on my word- CONNECT. Reminder to disconnect from things that drain me, and connect with friends, & things that bring joy.

I’m actually halfway through Last Dragon! It’s my last 2024 read :) Really loving it

They were very intrigued by the concept! And more attuned to noise/sounds/music

I think Beautiful Noise was part of our Sibert Smackdown last year! We listened to that “music piece” after. Much food for thought! #tlskychat

I just like to keep track of the books I read each year on the Notes app on my phone. I indicate mode (📕🎧 🖥️), and a - if it’s a PB. #tlskychat

Eagerly awaiting @kellyyang.bsky.social newest too!! #tlskychat

Usually Grace Lin sends out an email with a video demo of how to draw the symbol for that year’s Lunar New Year animal. Our students always love it. Hoping Grace will send it this year too!

Using my social media name- Blessing
Using my real name- Grace

Getting ready for 2025… what should be my first read of the year?

Strands puzzle, I’m deeply disappointed in you. “Festival of Lights delights”- featuring foods typically eaten on Chanuka. But, 3 of the 5 foods are NOT Chanuka foods- they’re just quintessential Jewish foods. Now I understand why stores lump all Jewish foods together on Chanuka displays!😮‍💨

This book by Brooke Hartman and Maria Garcia is fantastic! Each page is full of fascinating facts about cute animals and what makes them dangerous. My five year old AND my ten year old both love it and beg for “just one more page!” Definitely preorder! #BookAllies

This beautifully illustrated book by @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social and Katie Melrose is perfect for teaching kids about ocean animals and onomatopoeia! I especially love all of the informative back matter! My daughter and I loved reading it together! Two fins up! #BookAllies

I’m up to the last part right now!

Radishes?

Our class pet turtle, Truffle, is having a sleepover at my house over winter break. She got to meet my pet axolotl, Red Velvet, who seemed briefly curious before going back to minding her own business. My living room sounds almost like Niagara Falls with the filters…

I want a cupola!