Miss Amber Nov 13, 20191 min readOvercome Adversity Introduction This week, I had the chance to read a novel that features a character who overcomes adversity in relation to their gender...
Miss Amber Oct 28, 20192 min readWeek 7: Take a Stand! Introduction This week I had the pleasure of reading two new books that are an excellent addition to any classroom library. Amal Unbound...
Miss Amber Oct 15, 20192 min readWeek 6: Critical Race Theory Introduction So this week I took on something new, VLOGGING! Instead of writing my typical blog post, I worked with my friend, Megan...
Miss Amber Oct 9, 20197 min readThe Parker Inheritance Author: Varian Johnson Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books Copyright: 2018 "I don't care how many courses you take or how many books you...
Miss Amber Oct 2, 20195 min readWeek 5: Freedom Over Me and Persona Poetry Author/Illustrator: Ashley Bryan Publisher: Atheneum Books Copyright: 2016 "May our songs and stories keep alive in us the will to grow...
Miss Amber Sep 24, 20194 min readWeek 4: "A Crack in the Sea" and "Dreamers" Introduction: A Crack in the Sea by H.M. Bouwman and Dreamers by Yuyi Morales are two books that discuss immigration in vastly different...
Miss Amber Sep 18, 20197 min readWeek 3: Embracing the Beauty Around Us Introduction This week, I had the opportunity to read three children's books that allow readers to sit back and appreciate the beautiful...
Miss Amber Sep 11, 20197 min readWeek 2: Stories That Shape Us Introduction: This week, I had the pleasure of reading three texts that have left an impact on my heart. "Wishtree", "Her Right Foot",...
Miss Amber Sep 5, 20197 min readWeek 1: "The Wild Robot" vs "The Girl and the Wolf"Introduction: This week, I read "The Girl and the Wolf" by Katherena Vermette and "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown. Prior to engaging in...