“In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.” ~ M.J. Adlerknoxschools.org/domain/3586 Knoxville, TNJoined August 2015
EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS!
Want to greet your new students with new books?!
I’ve got about 160 elementary and Middle Grade books to give away—half here, half on Instagram.
To enter to win half here: follow me and RT this tweet.
Bonus entry: tag a pal who may want to enter too!
Hi teachers, I'm giving away three signed "pairs" of my Titanic book in honor of today's anniversary. RT to enter, I'll announce winners this Sat 4/18. Titanic was my first I Survived, the first of the I Survived graphic novel. This topic is endlessly fascinating!
Take-home storybook and craft kits will now be available at 11 locations across Knox County! Each kit includes two books, plus materials and instructions to make your own craft. Requires a library card and basic supplies, such as crayons and glue. 📚 bit.ly/story-fun-run
Hey kids: I have a new ebook and audiobook novella out NOW! RESIST follows the story of Samira Zidane from ALLIES. Learn more and order your copy here: alangratz.com/writing/resist/
In uncertainty-what we can be certain of: student focused, we’ll get better daily, kids deserve our all, Maslow's before Bloom's,Grace & Patience are key, Self care, FAIL- First Attempt in Learning, Share celebrations & lessons learned, amazing colleagues in KCS. We've got this!
Building classroom community is SO important - perhaps even more so these days! Here are a ton of suggestions from educators which can be adapted (in person, hybrid, distance learning) for K-16. Thank you, @nctencte.org/blog/2018/09/s…
I cannot express my love for Front Desk enough! I gave a copy to my niece and have recommmended it again and again! And I CAN’T WAIT for Three Keys! ❤️🥳😍 #readsforourkees
I cannot express my love for Front Desk enough! I gave a copy to my niece and have recommmended it again and again! And I CAN’T WAIT for Three Keys! ❤️🥳😍 #readsforourkees
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