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When a longtime elderly substitute is found quietly passed away in the faculty lounge in a Texas high school, it kicks off what is to become a year full of challenges. Through the eyes of teachers, administrators, and staff, we walk through the year‘s events, both personal and professional. Funny, touching, and very in-the-moment as we get a glimpse of teachers lives.

Very cute book about the importance of having a teacher. Delightful illustrations and it would make a great gift to any teacher.

“Impoverished high school junior Hazel Smalls and privileged senior Sterling Lovell would never ordinarily meet. But when both are punished with in-school suspension, Sterling finds himself drawn to the gorgeous, studious girl seated nearby, and an unlikely relationship begins.“

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A memoir of Conroy's time teaching at a small school on Yamacraw Island in 1969. A desegregation coming-of-age story of sorts for him. It was interesting to see the origins of characters that appeared in his later books.

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One of my teacher friends chose this for our IRL Book Club. An easy, quick-clip of a book with a full cast of characters and lots of heart. I don‘t think it‘ll inspire any *revelatory* discussions but I‘m sure my group will have plenty to say.

A dedicated sub & retired teacher dies on the couch in the faculty room during his break period. The staff reflects on his passing in earnest ways, with sentimentality and a dash of humor. 👇🏻

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