We were fortunate enough to have Newbery-winning author, Linda Sue Park, visit our school recently. We could never afford to have her so we want to publicly thank the Memorial West Merchant’s Association for arranging it. Our 4th and 5th graders enjoyed her presentation about all of her books but especially her newest title, Keeping Score. It was clear how much research she had to do in order to write this book. She knows baseball! I’m pleased to say that her books have been flying off the shelf ever since! We started a blog, Parking It Here, about the themes in her books to help prepare for her visit. Please check out the Activities (use the sidebar to navigate to them) and comment on your own thoughts.

I came across this in a blog I check from time to time. The deadline is looming (very near) so if you want to submit your favorite title, go to the site now. You will be able to vote in September and again through the fall until Election Day once they narrow down the list. If you missed the deadline, leave a comment with your favorite book of all time. (If you can narrow down it to one, I’ll be amazed!)

I had 25 students in the library before the bell on Monday morning!

That’s Good!

They were all here for the same books.

That’s bad!

I had multiple copies of the books.

That’s good!

There were only 4 for 25 people.

That’s bad!

The others managed to find something to check out as well.

That’s good!

They are all interested in reading!

That’s GREAT!

A colleague shared a new site, Lookybook, and I saw this and thought I’d share. I love to read this to classes!