I can't believe this semester is almost over (I guess I should since it is already Thanksgiving)! I have enjoyed being immersed by so many children's books. I don't always have time to sit down and read quality literature for young kids and this class gave me that chance. I also had a chance to evaluate illustrations and their connections to text--I never realized that most authors and illustrators don't work in tandem. I guess I thought they worked together bringing their stories to life. There were lots of interesting books at the library that I couldn't possibly hope to have discovered a fraction of the great picture books out there.
Having focus weeks on certain genres and types of picture books was a good chance to read outside my normal selections. I don't often read poetry anymore, so being reconnected with Shel Silverstein and other poets was fun. I was also able to revisit several of my childhood favorite authors and their newer books--James Howe and Roald Dahl in particular.
Having the blog was a great idea because being an educator is often secluded, so being able to share great books made me feel more connected to other educators. Seeing selections from other students in the class also helped expose me to new books to read! One of my favorite things about this blog was when an author thanked me for writing a nice review for her book--it was a real reminder that people actually read what you write on these things.
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