Just in case you didn’t see my 2026 New Goals post I have decided to share more of my reading on Goodreads in 2026. My goal for 2026 is 150 books and I only rate/review books if I like them so if you see a book here it means I rated 4 or 5 stars. If you’d like to follow me on Goodreads, that’s fine. I’m not accepting friend requests at this time.
The 150 will include everything from picture books to adult books. So how did I do in January? I read 19 books! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects.
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Laura Roettiger Books 
What a great mix of books in January!
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Thanks, Kelly! 😊 I think so too. I’ve got a good feeling about February so far but it’s a shorter month so it wi be fewer books.
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