Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Publication News!

Jumping in to share some personal news - since it is book related: I published a story! A short story of mine, Faster, Higher, Stronger, was published this month as part of a middle grade anthology of history and history-inspired stories called Clio's Curious Dash Through Time. I decided to celebrate with cheesecake, yum!



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Saturday, August 3, 2024

Books Just Books

As part of our end-of-year wrap up in 5th grade, I asked my students to compile their own #BestBookList. They could choose an overall theme or not. You can see all of their recommendations at #BestBookList. For individual book recommendations, check out our  #iLoveMG posts. If you are looking for younger readers, #3rdfor3rd features recommendations from when I taught third grade.

Books Just Books

Recommended by Conrad



Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series) makes your life look like eating a slice of cake.


Big Nate is funny.

Bad Guys is just wacky.

Minecraft Guide to Redstone is helpful-ish. Come on, it's Minecraft, it has to be great.

Click here for all of our #BestBooks posts. What is your favorite middle grade book for 5th graders?