November. #12Booksof2024
@Anthony65
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For some reason I keep picking novels that include footnotes 😅 Thank goodness it‘s always on my kindle.
Going through my '24 reading, I do not read many “fun“ books - my story graph mood chart is heavy on the dark and dreary. but here are 6 reads from this year that I thought were a ton of fun (even if some of them tackle a bit heavier topics)
pickBig finance and big tech already control access to digital money but nothing will satisfy those in power until they have total control. Interesting book! I listened to the audiobook.
pickThis was just as good as Crazy Rich Asians.
Travelling the world one wedding at a time with the 1% crowd, who have problems I'll never have (thank F for that).
Pure escapism. 😁
“Sometimes my Mama is laughing. Sometimes she's shouting. But all the time, she is trying to save the money for the chair.“
This book can inspire discussions about perseverance, family support, and financial literacy. Students could write about a time they worked toward a goal or create their own savings jars, tying into social-emotional learning and practical life skills.
pickThis book is a Children's Picture Book that was a Caldecott Honor (1983) and was published in 1982. It tells the story of a young girl, her mother, and her grandmother saving coins to buy a comfortable chair after losing their home and belongings in a fire. The detailed portrayal of their journey toward healing and rebuilding their life makes it an enduring classic in children's literature.
