Lucky me!
I was able to go to the
I was able to go to the
this morning!
Not only did we get a preview of some incredible books, which I can't wait to put into students' hands (though this will have to wait until the fall, this was a preview after all), we had a special guest stop by:
Yes, that is me with Kate DiCamillo!
Wow.
I have loved Kate's books,
my children have loved Kate's books,
and my students have loved Kate's books,
but now I more than love them because of meeting her.
What an engaging, personable and fun individual!
She read from her new book:
Which she describes as "girl meets squirrel."
This is book is incredible.
She had a room full of book lovers and readers laughing, gasping and calling out -- oh wait, maybe that was only me calling out...
I cannot wait for vacation to begin at 3:00,
so I can sit down and read this funny and poignant book!
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What else did I see that I am eager to put in my elementary school library?
A piece of incredible historical fiction
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A mesmerizing wordless picture book
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A graphic novel with Buster Keaton as a character
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Great new Toon Books
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and a novel about a young boy working in the fair grounds.
Thank you, Candlewick crew!
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