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Month: January 2017

More than books

I’ve had the idea bouncing around in my head to post about the many ways I find to read beyond physical books.  Listverse is probably my favorite website. The… Read more “More than books”

January 31, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

Folktales and Fairytales 

Since I started working on inventory, I’ve been finding a lot of books to read just because they catch my eye.  As I reached the end of… Read more “Folktales and Fairytales “

January 29, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

The Gaither sisters 

I really enjoy reading about characters with different lives then mine, and in terms of realistic fiction, the Gaither Sisters definitely fit the bill.  It’s 1968, and sisters… Read more “The Gaither sisters “

January 29, 2017January 29, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

Comics in school?!?

Yes. Comics, or Graphic Novels are here to and they are here to stay. You might find it unthinkable, but the kids love them, critics (sometimes) praise… Read more “Comics in school?!?”

January 28, 2017January 28, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

Happy Chinese New Year!

2017 is the year of the rooster (fire rooster to be exact) and I was excited to put up displays about it at school today. I started… Read more “Happy Chinese New Year!”

January 27, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

Just plain odd.

Yesterday’s post about weird stuff got me thinking about the weirdest books I’ve ever read. Brace yourselves. I always introduce this book to students by telling them… Read more “Just plain odd.”

January 25, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

The weird stuff

One of my daily jobs at school is a reading group with three 3rd grade boys. They just moved up in levels and all of them chose… Read more “The weird stuff”

January 24, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

Binge reading (Part 2)

It really was a binge! So many books that I had to break it into two posts. Hope you enjoy! Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio • what a… Read more “Binge reading (Part 2)”

January 23, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

Binge Reading!

I’ve been working on a complete inventory of the books at school. There is nothing worse than seeing a book listed as “on the shelf” on your… Read more “Binge Reading!”

January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

The best books I never read (as a kid).

As a kid, I loved to read but I’m from a small town and it was hard for me to find enough kids books to keep myself… Read more “The best books I never read (as a kid).”

January 22, 2017 by Sarah Overvaag

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