This book has sort of been on my radar, and yesterday I saw it on one of my student's desk. I excitedly asked him what he thought of it, and his face This book has sort of been on my radar, and yesterday I saw it on one of my student's desk. I excitedly asked him what he thought of it, and his face lit up. He told me he had just finished it and repeated, "It was a really good book" about three times, with the most genuine smile I've seen from this kid all year. When I told him it was on my list of books I wanted to read, he handed it to me and said, "take it." Huh? Then he showed me the sticker on the front cover that said, "FREE BOOK! Read and Release." He shrugged his shoulders and said, "I'm supposed to pass it on." As it turns out, there is a "Whatcom Reads" program, and this title is circulating throughout the county. The whole idea is that you read it and pass it, and I had the good fortune of being handed this beautiful book. (The fact that one of my students "passed" it makes it that much cooler.) I sat down on my couch tonight and laughed and cried and wished there was someone here (besides the cats) to share it with. I thought it was amazing....more
I almost peed my pants. Hilarious. It's where I got the term "bawl-baby."I almost peed my pants. Hilarious. It's where I got the term "bawl-baby."...more
This is a young adult fiction book. I love that I get to read these at work while my kids are reading. Should I be conferencing with them more often? This is a young adult fiction book. I love that I get to read these at work while my kids are reading. Should I be conferencing with them more often? Sure. But it is awfully nice to get a few quiet moments to read. I really liked this book. ...more
According to my seventh grade posse of Edward superfans, New Moon is not as good as the others...but we'll see about that!According to my seventh grade posse of Edward superfans, New Moon is not as good as the others...but we'll see about that!...more
Okay, so a whole crew of seventh grade girls have been begging to read this...and oh my gosh, I'm not sure if I should be embarrassed to admit it, butOkay, so a whole crew of seventh grade girls have been begging to read this...and oh my gosh, I'm not sure if I should be embarrassed to admit it, but I LOVE it!...more