The end of the school year has us clearing spaces and slowly prepping for next year. One of the perks of cleaning our spaces is purging things that we no longer want or need. Well…one teachers trash is another teacher ‘s treasure! I scored this baby and I can‘t wait to crack the spine!
Self-care consists of writing letters to all of my bookish friends! I‘m behind…but excited and looking forward to a post office run.
S.A. Cosby, You owe me nothing and have made my entire year! Thank you for being so humble, kind and transparent. Your journey has lead to many blessings and I cannot wait to see it on the big screen.
Hattie McDaniel is now on my radar. Society handicapped her in ways that were unjust, unkind and down right hateful at times. History is an important fact of who we are and where we are today. There were many moments during my reading that I had to close the book and say a quick prayer. The author understood the assignment…her words flowed flawlessly and set in my soul in a manner that allows me to truly appreciate who Hattie McDaniel was.
This young scholar is head over heels with this author. Young love has a lasting effect on middle schoolers and it‘s interesting to see their relationships unfold.
This scholar loves a series. She said Mrs. B, RUN not walk and get book 1. The passion in which she described this series has my heart swollen from the sheer joy of listening to her describe what the series is about and watching a few non-readers ask questions.
Finally! This scholar has the best book recommendations and today I was able to take a photo of her with the latest book recommendation. I officially feel old as I am now labeled…”The Book Lady”.
Ms. Han,
I said I was going to read you last year and the year before that but time and other books just kept getting in the way but now…I‘ve been challenged to finish it by next week! Scholar: I bet you won‘t. Me: Watch and learn young grass hopper!
I think every teacher in this building deserves free books and more but my spirit animal deserves the world! She was telling me about this amazing series and turns out I added it to my TBR in 2017.
There‘s something about a fresh new copy, spine not cracked that gives me ALL the feels! I am too excited to dig into this and share my thoughts with a scholar who is now about to graduate from high school!! I‘m honored to know her and even more honored that she still values my opinion.
“Soon you‘ll learn that there‘s no room for love in a woman‘s life”.
This alone tells me this is about to be a read I won‘t forget.
I‘d Rather Be Reading…A Love Song for Ricki Wilde has me feeling as if I‘m watching a movie waiting for the love connection happen. This slow burn has me curious just enough to push me through and has me wondering where these characters will land.
Library pick of the day from one of my scholars. I love everything about library day to include photographing every book that I see.
Self-care was high on the priority list today. I think I took in all the feels as I was making my way through this nutty book! A few times I wanted to shout out “Millie are you crazy”!
Millie. Millie, Millie!! I would have ran right after Nina gave me a tour of the house. Oh and I think I‘m obsessed with this book light. Shoutout to my sister for feeding into my addiction with books and all things books.
1. I‘m named after my aunt Yvonne and I am honored to share her name. 2. Finding Yvonne by Brandy Colbert @reggiereads @TheSpineView
Can some please tell Stephen King that he is the G.O.A.T in these middle school streets.
Sooo….this scholar was reading as I was passing by and I immediately stopped to see what she was reading. Y‘all!! Of course I was happy that 1. She was reading 2. I‘m reading a book by this same author and 3. She and I immediately started sharing our thoughts about the author and her writing style. I love when I get to connect with scholars about books or anything surrounding books.
What in world!! I‘m hooked and this came highly recommended. I was a little apprehensive as scary, thriller and horror is not my jam but Mrs. McFadden is doing her thing!
We‘re doing a guess the teacher in March, y‘all think I‘ll win? I hope so! #lorisabates #benitareneejenkins
Reading is our jam! I love the way these scholars entertain my love of books. A few of them even picked up a recommendation that I gave.
My morning read is turning out to be a good one! “I repeat Mama‘s words in my head and maintain a self-assured silence in the face of his inspection, understanding this part of the test. And no matter what he thinks, he must believe I am a confident, competent white woman.” This almost took me out. Shoutout to my sonshine for the cool bookmark. He was all of 6 when this was gifted. He‘s 24 now!
A story that captivates my scholars is one that I need to have on my shelf!
Reel is giving me all the feels on this sleety Monday afternoon. The snow is about to start soon and this teacher is already praying for an extra day off so that my tea sipping can continue!
This ride is wild!!! I‘ve read the comments and listened to the stories on how this book sits with you but nothing really prepares you for a book like this…I‘m scared, my blood pressure is high and I‘ve already speculated the worst. The beef folks have with CoHo is unjustified in my opinion as you have to be one deranged individual to write a story such as this!! #cohobooks #veritycolleenhoover #veritybook #verityissogood #mochagirlsreadpicks
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m at a loss for words, and that‘s rare! I‘m honored and appreciative. You‘ll never know how much this set my soul ablaze. Thank you!!
Mrs. Bailey has left the building!! I‘m exhausted and the next two weeks will be spent sleeping, reading, and sipping tea. I will finally get to tie up loose ends as a few books have gone untouched as well as binge watch a few shows. The biggest flex will be going to the bathroom whenever I want versus two times a day. 😩
This scholar knows his way around the field! Rooting for him on and off the field!!
7 days until tea and fuzzy socks is activated. #thecountdownhasbegun #wecantwait
They got me! I ordered an advent calendar and after 30 days it finally arrive like this…still debating if I should dispute this with my bank. #imdisappointed.
This teacher is TIRED!!! Don‘t call me, I‘ll call you!! My reading and tea time is loading…
#fallbreak2023 #dontcallmeillcallyou #yourkidswerebadthisweek #readingtime📖 #teatime
I don‘t know who my secret pal is but he or she has blessed me in many ways this week!!! As an educator my why has always kept me motivated but this week has been rough. I think we‘re all ready for fall break!! I‘m ready to read, sip tea and binge watch Bones and Castle.
I know You‘re Lying caught my attention quick!! My scholar said I needy to run, not walk and pick up a copy!! Sooo guess who ran to the school library to see if they had another copy…🙋🏽♀️
I guess I need to move this up my TBR, especially since my scholars are reading this in one sitting.
7 on 7 ready, set, go! @kay_t_thereader @rtwilliams16 Thank you for doing this!! Shoutout to my momma for the cool bookmarks and the Queen kettle is a tea connoisseurs must have from @shopsassyjones #7to7readathon #fourthwingrebeccayarros
Let‘s all take a book pause to admire this beautiful cover!! Y‘all already know what type of time I‘ll be on today..reading time!!
I think I see what the hype was about! I@haven‘t finish chapter one and I‘m already invested. What‘s going to happen to Violet? Will she bond with a dragon? What will this dragon look like!!
Oct 13/14. Day 13/14. Welcome to the family! I‘m in awe and truly appreciate my 3. #happybirthdaytome #birthdaybehavior #kindleoasis #iloveereaders
October 9 & 10. Day 9 & 10. “Folks can change their ways as much as they want to. But I don‘t care how many times you change your ways, what‘s in you is in you, and it‘s got to come out.” -James Baldwin, Go Tell It on the Mountain Mr. Baldwin, I love you for simply being you! Bookmarks courtesy of my secret teacher pal #gotellitonthemountain #jamesbaldwin
Timmy Failure was not on my radar but he is now! Shoutout to my scholar for introducing me to him. I‘m always intrigued by what people read and why so asking my scholar how can he relate to Timmy was no brainer and of course he said…he‘s brilliant!
“A woman is a mule”…my goodness! This stuck to me like gas to a fire and saying out loud, where‘s the lie! I‘m back reading Lone Women and I‘m not quite sure what to think of it but I do know I‘m enjoying it thus far. The character is riding with my soul and I‘m curious to see where she‘ll take me.
Week 3 of school has my voice gone and scholars with their chaos but this baby that was loaned to me by one of my favorite teachers had me at HELLO! I‘m already on chapter 8 and can‘t wait to go to bed just so I can read. What are y‘all reading? #whatintheworldhappenedtoellie #whereisshe #imabouttobeupallnight
Silent reading is always the best time!! An hour of uninterrupted time that allowed me to dig even further into All The Sinners Bleed. The emotions that have my stomach in knots are the same emotions that make me want to discover who the lone wolf is. Shoutout to my momma for feeding into my bookmark collection.
The content of this has my heart racing and my anxiety building up, but the show must go on! Mr. Cosby…I want, no need to meet you. Your writing is more than incredible, it‘s f‘ing genius. The setting today, my library/office, a cup of coffee in a pretty cup and all the smells that Sassy Jones has created.
It‘s Dog Man and I for the win! I‘m mentally counting the days that I have left before the 2023-2024 school year begins, all while saying a positive affirmation to myself. I. Can. Do. This.
Sundays are for restoration, relaxation and reading. There‘s a kindle paperwhite craze and of course I almost traded my seasoned baby for a new one. I backed out on the 11th hour of prime day and decided that new doesn‘t mean better, even though there are some cool cases that will not fit my 6th generation. She has a new slate (thanks mom) and I can‘t wait to decorate her.
Evelyn has me in a chokehold, one that has me gasping for more of who she is and why she‘s this way. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by @tjenkinsreid is a must read. When you‘re given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
-Evelyn Hugo
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