My April reading included 24 amazing books that earned 4 and 5 star reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ shared on Goodreads for a total of 81 books this year. I previously posted books read in March February and January Here’s what I’ve read in April: 15 picture books 2 chapter books 3 middle grade 4 adult books PleaseContinue reading “April Reading Statistics”
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Book Pairing for Educators and Writers
As a teacher I often looked for books that worked well together so that my lessons would be richer and allow my students to see things from different author’s points of view. I love the opportunity to compare and contrast literature to expand my own understanding and create higher order thinking possibilities for my learners.Continue reading “Book Pairing for Educators and Writers”
March Reading Statistics
My March reading included 18 noteworthy books that earned 4 and 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews shared on Goodreads (mostly 5 stars) for a total of 57 books this year. I previously posted books read in February and January Here’s what I’ve read in March: 12 picture books 1 early reader 2 middle grade 1 youngContinue reading “March Reading Statistics”
February Reading Statistics
My February reading included more noteworthy 4 and 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews I shared on Goodreads (mostly 5 stars) for 20 books! This Goodreads screenshot shows I’ve read 40 books (it should be 39) nineteen in January but I’m not sure what happened. Here’s what I’ve been reading: 14 picture books 1 middle grade 1Continue reading “February Reading Statistics”
2026 New Goals
In January, 2024 I committed to participating in Haiku Saturday sharing my own photography and penning a new micro-poem, usually following the 5/7/5 format each week. I followed through on that commitment 100 times which feels like an accomplishment. At the time, there was still a thriving writing community on Twitter and #HaikuSaturday was partContinue reading “2026 New Goals”
Two Board Books and a Giveaway
Today I’m sharing two adorable board books written by author Elizabeth Suneby, both published by PJ Library. The first book released October 1st. SAY SHALOM ALL DAY LONG, illustrated by Elke Boschinger shows a little girl finding the different meanings of the word shalom by saying hello, goodbye, and peace to the world through theContinue reading “Two Board Books and a Giveaway”
Winner Announcement 3/27/25
Congratulations to Natalia Cobelli winner of the giveaway from author Alison McGauley a copy of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE, illustrated by Emilie Leduc! Thank you Alison for sharing this beautiful story and for the giveaway. Natalia, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ Gmail.com with your mailing address. Readers, please take time write reviews, tell friends aboutContinue reading “Winner Announcement 3/27/25”
Winner Announcement 11/3/24
Congratulations to Karen McChesney you are the winner of author Danielle Sharkan’s picture book manuscript critique! Thank you Danielle for being on the blog. Karen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com and I’ll connect you with Danielle so that you can coordinate details. Dear readers, I am organizing a group giveaway in November andContinue reading “Winner Announcement 11/3/24”
Winner Announcement 10/17/24
Congratulations Ellen Leventhal, you won the giveaway from Kim A. Larson, author of GOAT’S BOAT WON’T FLOAT, illustrated by Gozde Eyce. Ellen, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address so that the your prize can be mailed. Thank you, Kim for your generous giveaway! Readers, don’t forget to read my interview withContinue reading “Winner Announcement 10/17/24”
Laura Roettiger Books 