Welcome to Litsy!

My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:

https://youtu.be/Du1mfml8ILs

Enjoy!

Going good, really good, muah 😘

Published: 2018
Alma has a very long name, one she's sure is way too long. But then, Alma's father shares with her each part of her name and why it is important. She gets to hear about different members of her family and see parts of them in herself. She begins to appreciate her name and thinks it fits her just right.
Awards: Caldecott Honor, Ezra Jack Keats Award, Charlotte Huck Award, NCSS and CBC Notable SS Trade Books for Young People

I thrive as a teacher when I have an anchor text. My seniors are learning how to create professional blogs in my business English course, and I decided to have them write a blog about understanding graphic novels. We read a few chapters from Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics, and I just decided this is the graphic novel they'll start reading next week. It was an incredible story about identity, culture, and coming of age.

#JanuaryJazz Day 12: #NationalTeaDay reminded me of this book with lovely children being described as having “Eyes That Glow Like Warm Tea.” Instead of the usual expected derogatory remarks, this book offers an alternative way of perceiving by providing a description that is not only poetic, but also culturally apt. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-nju

Current read. DNFed I Do Not Come To You By Chance.
This one looking good, I've read one of her novels before (can't remember the title now) and she didn't disappoint. The first few pages of this one has been captivating.
Great way to start the week.

Stacey here are my favorite books this year- it is rather eclectic. #mybookoftheyear
Anyone else want to post a favorite book to recommend to Stacey?

I finished this month‘s #LMPBC Poetry selection this morning. I‘m feeling very glad we picked this one. I‘d heard 2 of her spoken word poems before, but reading this was a completely new experience. She already has a strong voice for someone so young, and I closed this book already excited to see what her next one will look like. I‘ll mail this out later in the week.

Holidays over, back to real life where the day starts with tea and poetry.