“Henry Smith‘s father told him that if you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.”
#FirstLineFriday on Saturday
@ShyBookOwl
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“Henry Smith‘s father told him that if you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.”
#FirstLineFriday on Saturday
@ShyBookOwl
My last day of teaching was December 19th. Besides my students, I loved searching for great literature to inspire; I'm already missing it. I can't enjoy my retirement because I am mourning my job. Not depressed, just sad.
For #Foodandlit #Cambodia would some of you like to read and discuss at the end of the month? It's very heavy - middle grades.
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pickHitting my sweet spot of graphic memoir, this one is deposits the reader directly into the shoes of a family living in and escaping from the conflict in Vietnam. The author‘s mother gave birth in a refugee camp, while they risked everything to give their children a better life. But making it to America wasn‘t the answer to all their problems. A note in the front says the author learned to draw to tell her family‘s story. Amazing!
pickThis absolutely broke my heart! This is a personal, up close look at the real devastation of war and how it changes the landscape of the lives affected by it. It‘s horrifying and visceral and somehow, above everything, hopeful for a future that almost doesn‘t seem real. Everyone should have to read this story! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
First Christmas Cup ⚽️ 🎄
I‘m relieved it‘s a super warm day but now that the sun has set I‘m freezing and can no longer hold my book to read. It‘s such a good read!
Well I loved both Kaveh Akbar and Raven Leilani's novels, so this bodes well. Plus, Berlin is one of my favourite cities I've visited, and this book is set there! #BisexualBooks
This novel could be introduced in literary units about poetry or also in discussions about the impact of war on a country. Additionally, students could make their own writings in verse talking about a time that was scary or where they had to learn or try something new. This novel can be used to evoke empathy and develop a supportive and warm attitude to all people, including those from diverse language, cultural, or racial backgrounds.
