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Let them read. Give them time. Surround them with books. Provide the option to read with their ears. Make sure they have lots of seating options. Support them. Push them. Love them.

Giving someone a book to read has gotta be one of the highest forms of love 📚 “Here’s this knowledge. I think so much of you, that I want you to have it, too.”

SIDE EFFECTS OF USING LIBRARIES • capable of carrying 18 books around now • learned to slip silently through shelves like wraith from the darkest deep • grows stronger when surrounded by books • skin clears, life span extended • will bite anyone who spits on libraries

Absolutely loved this elementary chapter book by Hena Khan! The implementation of diversity was beautifully done, and Zayd was a wonderful character with a wonderful family. I cannot wait to share this special sports series with students!!

It’s my birthday today, and I loved receiving this wonderful review!!! 😘

About to delve into “Lions and Liars” by Kate Beasley. This back cover though 😍

12 Things Readers Really Want Nonreaders to Know goodreads.com/blog/show/1348…

Standing in the bookstore listening to parent after parent discredit their child's reading identity. Excitement squashed by lecturing on "real reading", "real books" and "appropriate levels. Parents: If you want your children to be readers... Just. Let. Them. Read!

“Every day we should ask ourselves: If the worst thing in the world happened, would I help protect someone else? Would I let myself be a harbor for someone who needs it?” - Jacqueline Woodson

Boys are reading. Boys are reading. Boys are reading.

EDUCATORS! I'm celebrating one year of THE ONLY READING LEVELS THAT MATTER image with a GIVEAWAY! Two winners receive: 2 11X17 prints, 1 ladies L tshirt, and 120 bookmarks! RT by Friday midnight to enter. Oh- and please do read my post! (thank you) devpetty.com/single-post/20…

Happy Independent Bookstore Day!!!

#CurrentlyReading “The Creativity Project” by Colby Sharp and many kidlit greats. Brilliant concept and incredible collaborations!

The To Be Shelved cart at my library... it’s undeniable: graphic novels are speaking to this generation of readers in a powerful way #GraphicNovelsMatter