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New Nonfiction, Women's History Month, & Mentor Texts
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I go through reading burnout phases from time to time. Do you? So, I've been taking a break from my kidlit reading for a few weeks and reading adult nonfiction books. One recent book I loved is Cues by Vanessa van Edwards --it's great for introverts and extroverts alike. Have you read it? How do you switch up your reading when you need to re-energize your reading life? What do you tell your readers when they’re in a “nothing is good” phase? I did sneak in some kidlit nonfiction a few weeks ago--and found some gems. Let's dive into those books first. New Nonfiction Books (Ages 4 - 12)If you’re a librarian or teacher ordering for your school or classroom or a parent or grandparent hoping to add to your home library, here are the outstanding new-release nonfiction books you’ll want to consider.
Read, Write, Draw: Interactive Books Kids Love (Ages 6 - 10)Your readers will love these interactive read,write, draw (or craft) chapter book adventures that are part story, part activity book! Fun, right? Mentor Texts (Ages 5 - 12)Professional writers use mentor texts to become better writers, and we can use mentor texts with readers and writers, too! Mentor texts model strategies and craft moves. *Read this first: How to Use Mentor Texts with Children* All the Mentor Text Book Lists (bookmark this!) Description (Sensory Details) Sequencing (Beginning, Middle, End) Similes & Metaphors (Figurative Language) Women's History Month Biographies (Ages 3 - 12)March is Women's History Month. Get ready with your library holds or bookstore purchases! Prepare to be inspired by these wonderful biographies. Wishing you a lovely day full of joyful moments. Love, Melissa Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | LinkedIn | Amazon | Blue Sky –> If you know someone who would like this newsletter, they can subscribe here. P.S. If you're a kidlit writer or illustrator who wants to know how to pitch a book reviewer, I have a checklist & examples here. |
Hi! I'm a Melissa Taylor of Imagination Soup.
Imagination Soup shares curated book reviews, book lists, and learning resources for parents, teachers, and librarians. As a former teacher, former literacy trainer, and a mother of two, you can trust my expertise in children's books, reading levels, developmental appropriateness, and education. Join my community of 35,000 subscribers by signing up for my weekly newsletter!
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