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Smile by Raina Telgemeier This student book review was written by Ev, a Johnson Elementary School student, and shared with the library via Google Docs. Ev drafted and typed the book review independently. Ev is in the fourth grade.
Read MoreThe Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary Why you should read Mouse and the Motorcycle. Because it is funny and when you read the book you well know it is funny. A mouse and a boy is friends it is hard to be friends with a mouse? Maybe. They share a motorcycle. This student […]
Read MoreHead on over to Charlottesville Tomorrow to see my recent interview for their Meet Your Educator feature! Here’s a sneak preview of one of the questions: What is the most common misconception about your job? If you are expecting the stereotypical librarian to greet you at the door, then the modern school library has some […]
Read MoreWednesday, March 4th was more than just another day of our Read Across America Week celebration. It marked an international day of appreciation and celebration for literature and education around the globe. World Read Aloud Day was founded by the nonprofit organization LitWorld in 2007, and since has grown to be celebrated by more than […]
Read MoreComing to you live from the second day of Read Across America Week! Monday, staff and students came to school decked out in their favorite hats in honor of The Cat in the Hat (Don’t believe me? Check out the selection of headwear in the photos below!), and today we are celebrating Green Eggs and Ham by sporting […]
Read MoreThis afternoon, Johnson welcomed one of its favorite visitors. I’ll give you a hint…. this visitor is about six feet tall, and he’s not exactly human. His red bow tie matches perfectly with his black and white tail. And you can’t forget about that iconic cap on his head… If you guessed The Cat in the […]
Read MoreBud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Bud, Not Buddy is about a boy who’s homeless, but has lived in a orphanage and a foster home. Even though he’s alone at a young age and not wit his family Bud was brave, had a positive attitude, and never gave up. There is not one thing […]
Read MoreShades of Gray by Carolyn Reeder I love Shades of Gray. I know that it is impossible that you will not like Shades of Gray. I think that if you read this book you will find it full of happiness and depression. Some people just past over books like this for just reading the first […]
Read MoreShades of Gray by Carolyn Reeder A young boy named Will lost his family due to the Civil War. Therefore for he has to live with his aunt and uncle on a farm. Will’s father fought for the confederacy and his uncle didn’t even fight. Will, at first, doesn’t like his uncle. Later in the […]
Read MoreYou may not be able to tell from this photo, but second grade is in the middle of a SERIOUS dance party here. Before classes enter for the day, I randomly select my Secret Reader’s name – and don’t tell anyone who it is. I keep my eye on my secret reader through the class’ […]
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