September 17, 2022

#mustreadin2022 - Fall Update

This is my #mustreadin2022 fall update.  I love participating in this reading challenge because it connects me with a community of readers and encourages me to read newly released books to share with my students.  In January, I created my #mustreadin2022 reading goal As a reminder, here they are:







I'm still working on reading a few of the newly released titles on my list, plus I have some additional titles to share!  I'll be back in December for my final reading update.  Below are my lists of new picture books and chapters books that I've read in 2022 from May to September:

Picture Books I Read From My List - #mustreadin2022 (May-September)









Picture Books I Read NOT on My List - #mustreadin2022 (May-September)






































































































Chapter Books I Read From My List - #mustreadin2022 (May-September)









Chapter Books I Read NOT on My List - #mustreadin2022 (May-September)








































August 10, 2022

My #pb10for10 - Interactive Picture Books that Encourage Participation


I’m thrilled to be joining the #pb10for10 fun again this year!  Many thanks to the wonderful hosts: Cathy Mere (Reflect and Refine) and Mandy Robeck (Enjoy and Embrace Learning).  I enjoy the challenge of creating a meaningful list for myself and others, as well as reading all the wonderful lists posted by the community.  

My past #pb10for10 book collections are:

I LOVE unique and engaging picture books!  As a children's librarian, I especially love to read aloud picture books that encourage interaction.  These books turn passive listeners into expressive participants.  Story time is a lot more fun with these picture books . . . 


1. Happily Ever After by Laurel Snyder & Dan Santat




2. The Book No One Wants to Read by Beth Bacon




3. The Book of Rules by Brian Gehrlein & Tom Knight




4. This Book is Red by Matt Stanton




5. Press Here by Herve Tullet




6. Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett & Kevin Cornell




7. This Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard Byrne




8. Crash, Splash, Moo by Bob Shea




9. Don't Push the Button by Bill Cotter




10. High Five by Adam Rubin & Daniel Salmieri