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Hi, all! I'm Merin, a Primary School Librarian from Missouri. My content here involves a mix of:
📚 books
💄 makeup and Project Panning
🍎 teaching
I hope you can find something to enjoy! Thanks for visiting! ♥
📚 books
💄 makeup and Project Panning
🍎 teaching
I hope you can find something to enjoy! Thanks for visiting! ♥
BACK TO SCHOOL VLOG | a week in the life of a school librarian, ep. 12
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Hello, all! It's the start of a new school year, which means it's time to bring you my Back to School vlog for the 2024-25 school year! In this video I take you along as I prepare the library for a new school year, and talk you through some of the changes I'll be making this year. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for watching! ♥
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It Will Be Okay by Boralys - from @VlogNoCopyrightMusic
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Hello, all! It's the start of a new school year, which means it's time to bring you my Back to School vlog for the 2024-25 school year! In this video I take you along as I prepare the library for a new school year, and talk you through some of the changes I'll be making this year. I hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for watching! ♥
LIBRARY TOUR: ruclips.net/video/J1GI03KzTu0/видео.html
MUSIC:
It Will Be Okay by Boralys - from @VlogNoCopyrightMusic
FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA:
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/7319719-merin
Instagram: postitsandpens
Twitter: postitsandpens
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UNWRAPPING A RANDOM 2023 PURCHASE | reading vlog, ep. 73
Просмотров 65Месяц назад
#readingvlog #books Hi, all, and welcome to another reading vlog! I took inspiration from Megan over at@megwithbooks to wrap up my unread 2023 book purchases and will be randomly selecting one each month (or so) to vlog. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ MUSIC: Roadtrip by AgusAlvarez - from@VlogNoCopyrightMusic FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/s...
2024 PAN THAT PALETTE UPDATE | June 2024
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#panthatpalette #eyeshadowpalette Hello, all, and welcome to another Pan That Palette update! This month's update is a bit different, as I didn't do an update last month, and also am not doing a full Shop My Stash this time around. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ OTHER VIDEOS: 2024 Project Pan Intro: ruclips.net/video/t6XCShauH3k/видео.html Pan That Palette Intr...
REFLECTING ON THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR | the good, the bad, and the ugly
Просмотров 842 месяца назад
#schoollibrarian #teacherlife Hi, all, and welcome to another teaching video! This time I take a moment to reflect on how the 2023-24 school year, and share my thoughts with you here. To help organize my thoughts, I used a few freebies from TpT (linked below). I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ REFLECTION FORMS: 1 - www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-Year-Reflection-for...
MY FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER BREAK | reading vlog, ep. 72
Просмотров 522 месяца назад
#readingvlog #books Hi, all, and welcome to another reading vlog! I am officially on Summer Break, and am hoping to do a repeat of last year's summer vlog series. This details what I get up to during my first week off of school, and the books I managed to get read. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ MUSIC: Don't Forget by Neelt - from @VlogNoCopyrightMusic FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIA...
24 IN 2024 PROJECT PAN UPDATE | June 2024
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#projectpan #projectpanupdate Hi, all, and welcome to my fourth update for my 2024 Project Pan. I will be attempting to complete a 24 in 2024 project, with some rather ambitious items included. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ 2024 PROJECT PAN INTRO: ruclips.net/video/t6XCShauH3k/видео.html MUSIC: Feel Good by MBB - from @VlogNoCopyrightMusic FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Goo...
WHAT'S IN MY TEACHER BAG? | 2024 edition
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#whatsinmybag #schoollibrarian Hi, all, and welcome to my 2024 edition of What's In My Teacher Bag! In this video I take you through the bag I carried to and from work each day, and show you the items inside. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ PREVIOUS VIDEOS: 2021: ruclips.net/video/P0wGE2-kn54/видео.html 2022: ruclips.net/video/r_AIu3UWlNs/видео.html 2023: ruclips.net/video/Q...
LET'S CHAT ABOUT THE 10 BOOKS I READ IN MAY | 2024 reading recap
Просмотров 342 месяца назад
#readingrecap #readingwrapup Hi, all, and welcome to my May Reading Wrap Up! In this video I take you through the ten books I read during the month, and rank them from my least favorite to most favorite. I also go over my reading stats for the month and share a small book haul. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ NANCY DREW VLOG: ruclips.net/video/I_C7cAEJHos/видео.html BOOKS ME...
2024 BEAUTY EMPTIES | all the items I used up in May
Просмотров 372 месяца назад
#mayempties #beautyempties Hello, all, and welcome to my fifth Empties video of 2024! I give you a quick review of each item I used up and let you know if I'd recommend and/or repurchase. I will also be using these videos to share my progress with my One Out, One In Beauty Project. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ OTHER VIDEOS: 1 Out, 1 In Beauty Project Intro: ruclips.net/vi...
WHEEL CHOOSES MY JUNE TBR | 2024 tbr game
Просмотров 1862 месяца назад
#junetbr #tbrgame Hi, all, and welcome to my June Wheel of TBR! I will once again be spinning my wheel five times to choose my reads for the new month, and then go over anything else I'm hoping to read. Credit to Codie at @CodiesBookCorner and Melanie at @CompletelyMelanie for the inspiration! I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ OTHER VIDEOS: January TBR: ruclips.net/video/soZ2x...
READING 2 NANCY DREW BOOKS TO CATCH UP ON MY YEARLY CHALLENGE | reading vlog, ep. 71
Просмотров 743 месяца назад
#readingvlog #books Hi, all, and welcome to another reading vlog! For the past two years I've set myself a goal to read one Nancy Drew book per month. I fell a bit behind, so decided to vlog myself trying to catch up by reading the 27th and 28th books in the series. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ MUSIC: Feel Good by MBB - from @VlogNoCopyrightMusic FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL ME...
LET'S CHAT ABOUT THE 12 BOOKS I READ IN APRIL | 2024 reading recap
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#readingrecap #readingwrapup Hi, all, and welcome to my April Reading Wrap Up! In this video I take you through the twelve books I read during the month, and rank them from my least favorite to most favorite. I also go over my reading stats for the month and share a small book haul. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ 'WINTERING' VLOG: ruclips.net/video/5OxsFYelC5U/видео.html BO...
2024 BEAUTY EMPTIES | all the items I used up in April
Просмотров 913 месяца назад
#aprilempties #beautyempties Hello, all, and welcome to my fourth Empties video of 2024! I give you a quick review of each item I used up and let you know if I'd recommend and/or repurchase. I will also be using these videos to share my progress with my One Out, One In Beauty Project. I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ OTHER VIDEOS: 1 Out, 1 In Beauty Project Intro: ruclips.net...
QUARTERLY READING WRAP UP + MARCH RECAP | sharing my reading stats for the 1st quarter of 2024
Просмотров 403 месяца назад
#readingwrapup #readingrecap Hi, all, and welcome to my first Quarterly Reading Recap for 2024! I've also included my March Reading Recap, as I only read 4 total books during the month. This is a bit overdue, so sorry for the wait! I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ MONTHLY RECAPS: January: ruclips.net/video/a7ev2oWkzok/видео.html February: ruclips.net/video/Vp2WUm0z55A/видео.h...
WHEEL CHOOSES MY MAY TBR | 2024 tbr game
Просмотров 2183 месяца назад
#maytbr #tbrgame Hi, all, and welcome to my May Wheel of TBR! I will once again be spinning my wheel five times to choose my reads for the new month, and then go over anything else I'm hoping to read. Credit to Codie at @CodiesBookCornerand Melanie at @CompletelyMelaniefor the inspiration! I hope you enjoy! Thank you so much for watching! ♥ OTHER VIDEOS: January TBR: ruclips.net/video/soZ2xMvDT...
UPDATING YOU ON MY 2023-24 TEACHER GOALS | third quarter update
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UPDATING YOU ON MY 2023-24 TEACHER GOALS | third quarter update
APRIL MAKEUP BASKET + PAN THAT PALETTE UPDATE | shop my stash, ep. 27
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APRIL MAKEUP BASKET PAN THAT PALETTE UPDATE | shop my stash, ep. 27
24 IN 2024 PROJECT PAN UPDATE | April 2024
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24 IN 2024 PROJECT PAN UPDATE | April 2024
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | solar eclipse & book fair prep (ep. 11)
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A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | solar eclipse & book fair prep (ep. 11)
UNWRAPPING A RANDOM 2023 PURCHASE | reading vlog, ep. 70
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UNWRAPPING A RANDOM 2023 PURCHASE | reading vlog, ep. 70
2024 BEAUTY EMPTIES | all the items I used up in March
Просмотров 554 месяца назад
2024 BEAUTY EMPTIES | all the items I used up in March
WHEEL CHOOSES MY APRIL TBR | 2024 tbr game
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WHEEL CHOOSES MY APRIL TBR | 2024 tbr game
MARCH MAKEUP BASKET + PAN THAT PALETTE UPDATE | shop my stash, ep. 26
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MARCH MAKEUP BASKET PAN THAT PALETTE UPDATE | shop my stash, ep. 26
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | another busy week! (ep. 10)
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A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | another busy week! (ep. 10)
LESSON PLAN WITH ME | planning and prepping in a primary school library
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LESSON PLAN WITH ME | planning and prepping in a primary school library
24 IN 2024 PROJECT PAN UPDATE | March 2024
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24 IN 2024 PROJECT PAN UPDATE | March 2024
LET'S CHAT ABOUT THE 12 BOOKS I READ IN FEBRUARY | 2024 reading recap
Просмотров 395 месяцев назад
LET'S CHAT ABOUT THE 12 BOOKS I READ IN FEBRUARY | 2024 reading recap
2024 BEAUTY EMPTIES | all the items I used up in February
Просмотров 435 месяцев назад
2024 BEAUTY EMPTIES | all the items I used up in February
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | we survived the month of February! (ep. 9)
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A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL LIBRARIAN | we survived the month of February! (ep. 9)
WHEEL CHOOSES MY MARCH TBR | 2024 tbr game
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WHEEL CHOOSES MY MARCH TBR | 2024 tbr game
Thank you for taking the time to share your planning process and activities. Very inspiring. Please keep vlogging 🎉 And good luck on your first week of school!
Thank you! <3
I like the idea of the punch card to encourage returning books. Are you keeping those in the library?
Yes, they'll be kept in their teacher's pouch. After I check in that class' books, I'll pull out the cards for the students who turned their books in and give them the hole punch.
Do you teach them how to use every single bin? If so how do you do that?
I did, yes! Our district used apps on the computers that were mandatory, so I'd have them work on those while I pulled the students from each group to show them each of their activity choices. As I changed them out throughout the year, I'd do a quick mini-lesson with the group or groups as needed, usually in place of one of my small reading groups. If an activity was available for all of the groups, then I'd just do a mini-lesson with the whole class before we started centers.
What are they supposed to be learning?
It depends! Each story I read to them has a different focus. I do a lot of story elements, retelling, compare/contrast, etc. I also do some STEM challenges.
Hi! Thank you for your helpful library videos. When you mention not allowing library books to be taken home, I am guessing that means they can still take them out of the library but have to keep them at school in their desk?
Hello! Yes, that's exactly what I mean! Most teachers in the building send home books with their students each day, so they are getting to bring things home to read. The school library book would just need to stay at school in their desks or book boxes. :)
Hi. I found your video today. I love how prepared you are. You are so cute. ❤❤❤
Aww, thank you!
Thank you I have been looking for a strategic layout and this is it thanks again. I’m going into my fourth year and creating my centers and running them has been my challenge. I’m looking forward to getting them set up for this 2024-2025 school year.
It took me a few years to figure centers out as well, but this method really did work well for my Kindergarteners! Too bad I didn't figure it out until my last year of classroom teaching, LOL - I'm now in the library where I don't have to worry about small groups/centers anymore. 😂
Happy belated birthday, I'm so glad to see you are doing well after surgery! I'm so glad you loved Wrong Place, Wrong Time. That one was one of my favorite reads so far this year, the audiobook was excellent too!
Thank you! It really was a very well done audiobook.
My husband had a hip replacement in May. He had to do the wash, change the sheets and towels, etc. He was discharged the same day. He is not sleeping well either. He is back to driving and has had 3-4 weeks of therapy.
I wish him continued healing! I got my stitches/staples out today, so I'm hoping sleeping will be a bit easier from here on out.
@@postitsandpens hope you are sleeping better. Hubby is sleeping in a recliner, he can’t spend the whole night in a bed. It hurts the muscles in that hip. However he can walk with not pain. They said 3-4 months before that should be better.
Glad you are getting better. Hope it continues on an uphill climb & things continue to get better. 📚
Thank you!
Hello! How do u use ur mailbox/take home folder system? I dont have cubbies this year and am looking for a system that will work
So the students had folders that were provided by the school. I had them keep those in their chair pockets, and then I'd place all their papers/notes/whatever in their mailboxes. They also would put any papers from their Specials classes in their mailbox as they entered the room. Part of their packup routine was to empty their mailbox and put their papers in their folders. It worked pretty well for us once I taught the routine and we practiced a few times.
I've been a librarian for many years, and expecting the unexpected with school events, assemblies, etc. that can disturb your library classes is always an issue. I agree that principal that does well communicating makes a big difference.
I think it was just a jolt to my system because my previous principal was SO good at communication, LOL. I had forgotten that he wasn't really the norm.
Totally agree with you student behaviors and why they are what they are...
On the one hand it's comforting to know others are also struggling with the same issues, but on the other, none of us should have to deal with what we're being made to deal with. Something needs to change.
Well Merin, Back when I was a young autistic school student, I talked out as well. Talking is habitual in a public setting for all so quit trying to take it away from the students. Instead, give them free talking time. When you allow them to talk freely they start running out of things to talk about and in the end you are opening them up to being talked to. Also, If the students are interested in the lessons or the story that you are giving them it takes away a lot of the disruptions but if the students are not interested, bury it because that is your highest risk of disruptions and off task behaviors. Again, I did off task things and talked out before and that's why I am telling you this. My Parents appreciate the other students who put up with me and allowed me to be a little of me at school but I could never invite all of them to my house for a hang out or a birthday party. Kids are so tied down everyday in school but it's the only place where they get to see their friends but when the kids are more do what they do at home they are separated from all of their friends and being reduced to the little clique at home. Everyone goes through some sort of dilemma in school regardless if you are teaching or the students. With that said, kudos to you for not being a whiny teacher and attempting more to take on more things yourself and being willing to ask for help when the help is needed the most. Also, Tip: Is there a way that you can have 2 calm down spots instead of just one calm down spot? One for your "classes" and the other or other teachers' classes. Sometimes, every student needs a "safe spot" to go to sometimes if you know what I mean. Also, Reward System (Punch Cards) = Good call. Give them something to look forward to. And OOOOOOOOH YES, DO limit your library books to keeping them in school only. Your risk of getting them back at least at the end of the school year is higher without it turning more consequential towards the students. For now, take some time to allow Ms. Bears some hibernation time and just be cool, calm, collected and sweet Merin Bears this summer. - Dwight
Happy birthday month! I agree about BOTM,the last few months haven't been that great, I have liked the add on choices better than the main picks. Hopefully July will have some great choices.
I was really intrigued by The God of the Woods this month, so picked that one up. Did you end up making a selection?
@@postitsandpens I also picked The God of the Woods, I love summer thrillers. 😊 I added two add ons, the Katherine Center book and the Riley Sager.
@@dianabumblebottom4598 I'm waiting on my library hold for the Riley Sager book to come in - I hope I like it as much as I did his release last year!
@postitsandpens I hope so too! So far there has been only a few of his thatbi didn't like, so fingers crossed that this one is a winner!
One thing I did each fall at the beginning of the year. I would have an open house for the teachers. I would display all the new books and materials, plus anything I think needed to be highlighted. There would be plenty of sticky notes around so that teachers could indicate what materials they were interested in. Then we (I had an assistant) would photocopy the cover and give a copy to requesting teachers. When the teachers wanted the item they just left us the photocopy so we could locate the item, check it out and deliver it, along with the photocopy. I also suggested they photocopy the cover or title page of any item that they like using with a unit every year. This helped eliminate the I want the little pink book I use with letter writing every year. Teachers could just leave us the stack of photocopies, we would locate the books, check them out, and deliver, sometimes they came to pick up.
I rarely sent students out of the library, they may have been placed in a different area away from the main group.
I have heard multiple teachers complain about the ugly student behavior.
You are making amazing progress 😊
Thank you! :)
I just finished Sisters of the Lost Nation - it worked really well for me, but I think that's because I was able to read it pretty much straight through in a couple of days. That tends to keep me more in the story and increases my chances of enjoying a mystery/thriller. If I have to stop and start too many times, I lose track of what's happening in a book like this that hops around in time so much, so I get what you're saying about the structure. I read A River Enchanted earlier in the year and I'm really looking forward to A Fire Endless. You've really sold me on Akata Witch!
Part of the issue I think was the audiobook narrator, who was not my favorite. So that didn't help. 😂
@@postitsandpens that always makes a huge difference to me, so I get it. That stinks though. I read it in print and had a long car ride to get through most of it in one go, which definitely made it work better for me.
Yay, for finishing May's TBR! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Wrong Place, Wrong Time. I really enjoyed that audiobook.
I just started it today! I'm excited to see what I think.
I haven't read The Host in such a long time. I really need to give it a re-read I hope you enjoy all the books
Thank you!
What yes of centers do you have for the kids and how do you manage those?
Hello! I didn't do true centers this year. Instead, I let students choose an activity once they'd finished their assignment. I had things like a drawing table, playdoh, and other types of building/stem bins (brain flakes, legos, etc.). The kids could choose whatever they'd like to play with. Next year I'm going to do things a bit differently, although I haven't figured things out exactly just yet.
Hi Merin, Q. What's the difference between school years and summer break months? A. On Summer Break Months you get to read any book that you want to without the fear of student interest or lack of interest. Congratulations on your successful first year as a teaching school librarian !!! I wish Ms. Bears 2 peaceful months plus of hibernation and just being Sweet Merin Bears !!! - Dwight
Thank you, Dwight! I have a half day with students left tomorrow. :)
Radium girls is way better than their eyes were watching god. That was a fast read for me.
I've heard great things about it!
Little Women is good, but so hard to get through. I am thinking about rereading it at Christmas, but will definitely be listening to the audio if I do. I hope your reads go well.
Thank you!
Just curious, why are you not allowed to show students names? Isn't it just their first names? I want to make a video of my class set up this year (1st Time), so I just want to know what the rules are about this because I haven't see where we aren't allowed. I only use names on the desk plates for the most part and numbers and colors elsewhere. I don't want to have to change names on everything each year. By the way, I love your classroom!
I just always try to err on the side of caution. I don't get permission from parents to share anything regarding their children online, and even though it would just be a first name, some students have very unique names that would be easy (or easier) to track down for anyone who got it into their heads to do so.
I wouldn’t think the authors did much if any research for these books. Also if you consider the time period they were written, a lot of inconsideration for others would be noticeable.
Yep, definitely! It's something that's talked about a lot with the Nancy Drew (and Hardy Boys) books. I personally want to read the originals, though, because in many cases the actual plot of the story was changed to "modernize" it a bit more, and I want the mysteries to be what was originally intended.
The Sebastian Bach book isn’t one I’ve heard of. Definitely putting it on the list!
I'm excited to eventually get to it!
I completely agree with your description and rating of Veronica Ruiz-a little interesting to learn the backstory but nothing special. I’m looking forward to book #4 though-I love the shenanigans!
I hope you love it!
You do such a good job of wrapping books up concisely!! I'm always so impressed lol. Sounds like you had a good month in April, I hope May is just as good!
If you continue in the interview with the vampire series I'd be interested to hear your thoughts, I read the first two but am not planning on continuing past that at this point. EDIT: Should have finished the video before commenting lol
Thank you! So far I'm doing fairly well, so hopefully that will continue. 😂
Merin, You crack me up. "Let's talk some trash, shall we?" lol. - Dwight
How on earth is it already May??? You have so many good books on your TBR. 😊
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I have heard really good things about Nick Medina. Sisters of a Lost Nation has been on my wishlist for a while. I hope you have a wonderful month and are able to get through a lot of the books you need to.
Thank you so much!
Merin, Tip: Rules mean NOTHING without reinforcers. I started following you when you were a classroom teacher and given that you have added some of those elements of teaching into the library under your watch you should have instituted a behavior management scheme too and specifically when the year is winding down on everyone and the summer energy is in the air which means some of those students are probably trying to make last minute memories with their friends before summer. Remember. No behavior management means no teaching. With that said, yes I do enjoy your videos because I'd rather be talking about the interesting elements of school experiences versus some other things happening in our country. - Dwight
I'm not the best at make up infact I don't have a clue! So thankyou showing me ❤
Thanks for watching! :)
So cute!!!! Definitely going to check out that colour correcter if it helps with redness!!! Cant wait to see your next update 💕💕
For me it's a gamechanger! I hope it works as well for you. :)
How about using the lip scrub on yoyr elbows? X
That's an idea! Maybe I'll give that a go - it would definitely help me use it up quickly!
Great video ! Definitely going to subscribe to stay tuned to more videos !
Thanks so much!
Oh my goodness! That's seriously not a fun thing to deal with and I hope you're feeling better.
Thank you! I think it's finally fully healed up, but boy, did it take a long time!
Thanks for showing us one of your working days
You're so welcome! :)
Little Woman was hard for me to get through. It took me a couple months, but I am really glad I pushed through as I really enjoyed it. I hope your reads go well. Have a great month.
So many people, myself included, were in a slump March. It is like the atmosphere was all wrong for reading. Let's hope April is better!
Fingers crossed!
Hello! I have a rowdy (an understatement) 5th-grade class in the Library on Wednesdays. Any suggestions for lessons?