It’s Monday! What are you reading?
Each week I share a reading photo of the week. I have no students to celebrate during the summer so I searched back through the archives to find a buddy reading moment. A room full of reading together is always my favourite!
Join Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers and share all of the reading you have done over the week from picture books to young adult novels. Follow the links to read about all of the amazing books the #IMWAYR community has read. It’s the best way to discover what to read next.
Books I enjoyed:
Little One by Jo Weaver
Gentle with amazing illustrations. A mama bear shows her cub the world and then they find their den to hibernate for the winter. Seasons. Nature. Connection.
World Pizza by Cece Meng with illustrations by Ellen Shi
Don’t wish for world peace when you might sneeze! What happens when everyone in the world shares the gift of food? (in the form of tasty pizza) Great conversation starter in the classroom. How do we connect? What makes us happy? How can we share?
The Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid written by Kara Lareau and illustrated by Matt Myers
Perfect transitional reader. I want to get this series for my Grade 3 classroom this fall. Themes of friendship, bravery and taking responsibility.
Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel by Kimberly Willis Holt
This novel has so many elements I love – a connection between the generations, interesting family dynamics, introspective musings. Well written, emotional realistic fiction for MG readers.
The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming by J. Anderson Coats
Fantastic historical fiction set in the Pacific Northwest. The Mercer expedition brings war widows and young women west and Jane comes along with her father’s young widow and her younger brother. Washington is vastly different than what was expected. Adventure, a strong female character and lots of interesting history!
Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar
Based on the author’s childhood. One of the best MG titles I have read this year! Ruthie Mizrahi and her family have come to New York from Cuba and slowly Ruthie is adjusting. Then a car accident lands her in a body cast and isolates her from her new world. Full of poetry, art and beautiful relationships.Highly recommended.
I read One Crazy Summer when it first came out and was delighted to read the next two books in the trilogy back to back. I adore Delphine, Vonetta and Fern and learning more about their family was an absolute treat. I loved both books!
P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia
Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams-Garcia
Reading Progress updates:
2017 Chapter Book Challenge: 37/75 complete
Goodreads Challenge: 150/365 books read
Progress on challenge: 39 books behind schedule (This hasn’t changed in a week! But it hasn’t got worse. All the novel reading means no picture books!)
#MustReadin2017: 18/30 complete
Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge: 21/50 titles
Diverse Books in 2016: 27/50 books read
Up next? I am reading What Elephants Know by Eric Dinerstein
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You had a great week of reading! I added some of these after seeing your ratings on Goodreads. I had forgotten about The Infamous Ratsos, so I was glad that you posted that one this week. I always need to find more transitional readers. My kids tried to skip that step it seems, so I don’t have the experience with those books that I do with picture books and older chapter books. I am more drawn to your MG stuff this week though, many excellent titles, thanks for the post!
It was a great week of reading! really enjoyed the time away.
I’ve only read the first Infamous Ratsos book. I was glad when I saw there will be a second. Kara LaReau’s book, The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters is quite amusing.
I think the Ratsos will be very popular in my Grade 3 classroom.
You have so many books on this list that I want to read! Love the Ratsos series! I have this one to read too, I’m hoping it’s as good as the first one. Blooming is a book on my TBR, as is Miss Jane Deming. Looks like I have some good books ahead of me, at least!
You do! Loved both of these titles.
Lucky Broken Girl is next up on my reading list, Carrie – I can’t wait!
I think you will love it. I keep thinking about the voice. So well written.
I love finding historical fiction set in our part of the world (and I can’t lie, it’s always a bit of a thrill to see a character with my name!). 🙂
Perfect book for you indeed!
I need all of those MG titles. Love the cover of Lucky Broken Girl. I’ve got the first Ratsos book but haven’t read it yet. Hoping to entice my son to give it a try.
Lucky Broken Girl is particularly special.
I also adored Lucky Broken Girl. I really really miss those Gaither sisters! Have you read Clayton Byrd Goes Underground?
Haven’t read Clayton Byrd but I want to! Those Gaither sisters are very special.
Hi Carrie, I have World Pizza waiting for me to read it here at home. I too loved Lucky Broken Girl and Little One. The Infamous Ratsos is a series I need to find.
I think many love Lucky Broken Girl. Really so well done.
I added many to my TBR pile. Thanks for sharing!
Happy reading!!
Lucky Broken Girl is in my WTR (want to read) stack. Your review means it will make it into my travel book stack. I’m requesting Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Hotel and The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Demming.
You must read The Many Reflections . . . Set in our part of the world! Happy holidays!!
I really enjoyed Lovely Broken Girl and I love everything Rita Williams-Garcia. The other books look interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I am also a huge Williams-Garcia fan.
I need to read at least one Infamous Ratso! World Pizza looks interesting.
I am going to add my to be read list book called The Many Reflections of Miss Jane Deming. It is will be a good reading the book. Hope you have a great week to reading. 🙂