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San Antonio, TX
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KellyTorres retweeted
I still have more books that would do better in kids' hands than on my shelves, so it's time for another #giveaway. Want to win these 9 picture books (some of which are signed)?
To enter: follow, like, and *repost* and/or comment and tag a friend. Winner selected Saturday! (yes! you can REPOST on Instagram now)
#kidlit #picturebooks #books
KellyTorres retweeted
Libraries provide access to diverse books that provide windows, mirrors and sliding glass doors for our teens, better preparing them for the world beyond school. That's another reason we love libraries!
Bookaday Day #10 I Don't Care by Julie Fogliano, Molly Idle & Juana Martinez-Neal. An adorable story abt friendship. 2 friends share the things that set them apart but also bring them together. In ❤️ with the illustrations! A fantastic collaboration bwtn 2 amazing illustrators!
#Bookaday Day #9 Big Tree by Brian Selznick. This book weaves powerful text with stunning illustrations to tell the story of Louise and Merwin, Sycamore seeds. It is a wild journey that will keep you reading and filled with hope.❤️
#Bookaday Day #8 My Name by Supriya Kelkar & Sandhya Prabhat. The perfect read aloud for the beginning of the school year ❤️ "There will be so many new names on the first day. Honor them and yours the very same way." Read together and celebrate each and every name!🥰
#Bookaday Day #7 The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson. Fun and informative nonfiction book all about 🐢s! Everyone loves TURTLES!❤️
#Bookaday Day #6 Big by Vashti Harrison. An absolutely beautifully written and illustrated picture book about a young girl's journey to self love. Oh my, the illustrations!🥰 A must read!
#Bookaday Day #5 Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo. This is the perfect read aloud for the beginning of the year! A class of kindergarteners walk into class on the first day of school to find their teacher is a...🥪🤭
Absolutely hilarious! 😂
#Bookaday Day #4 The Skull by Jon Klassen (one of my favorites!) Meet Otilla, a skull, an old, old house, and a...a secret🤫 This is a retelling of a Tyrolean folktale with a spooky twist. Enjoy!
KellyTorres retweeted
Parents absolutely get to decide what books their kids read or don’t, but their jurisdiction doesn’t extend to other people’s children. Our family (and many others) wants our kids/grandkids to read accurate history and the rich stories of ALL of humanity. Leave our kids alone.
#Bookaday Day #3 Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez & Gabriela Epstein. I ❤️ this book! 5 middle schoolers brought together for a purpose, to then learn more about themselves, each other, and their greater community! It's a graphic novel and bilingual, for the WIN!
#Bookaday Day #2 Yenebi's Drive to School by Sendy Santamaria. Yenebi, her mom, and younger sister live in Mexico and commute across the border every morning to school in the US. Many great discussions to be had around this book at the beginning of the school year!
#Bookaday Day #1 Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac. A novel in verse set during a pandemic, Malian is quarantined with her grandparents on their reservation. She, along with Malsum, a rez dog, will keep her family safe while also learning from their stories.
KellyTorres retweeted
A reminder, even though school is out in Texas(and elsewhere) your school boards are still meeting. Keep an eye on their posted agendas so things don't slip by. Defending intellectual freedom is a year round effort!
YAY!! Thank you @studiocastillo for this beautiful book! Can't wait to share it with our students!🥰
