**spoiler alert** The first one in this series grew on me, such that this one was just a joy to read. And this was the exact book I needed to read in **spoiler alert** The first one in this series grew on me, such that this one was just a joy to read. And this was the exact book I needed to read in the weeks after Trump’s return to the presidency. Resistance and collective action and such a powerful reminder of the power in connection and community. Grateful for this book and what it’s meant in my life in the last few weeks, for sure....more
My gosh. I love this book. It’s quirky and I didn’t know what to do with it and I don’t know New York - but when it got its hooks into me, that was itMy gosh. I love this book. It’s quirky and I didn’t know what to do with it and I don’t know New York - but when it got its hooks into me, that was it. Absolute love. Can’t wait to read the second in the series. ...more
I don't have words to capture my love for this book. Teaching it in CI 1124 was an incredible experience - what a beautiful, haunting book that many oI don't have words to capture my love for this book. Teaching it in CI 1124 was an incredible experience - what a beautiful, haunting book that many of us have agreed is the "stickiest" text we read this semester - a text that we carry with us in our everyday lives and that informs us as we think about and act to show care for the climate and for our neighbors in the now. I love the centering of indigenous assets and ways of knowing, of young people as agents of change and power - I could keep rambling but won't. Read it the first time in a single night, then joyfully engaged in more careful rereads - this one will stay with me....more
I adored this book. And I can't help but think about how that's, yes, largely about the gorgeous narrative and themes and writing - but that the depthI adored this book. And I can't help but think about how that's, yes, largely about the gorgeous narrative and themes and writing - but that the depth of my appreciation is so enriched by hearing Kate DiCamillo talk about the inspiration and meaning of this book during her Book Week talk at the University of Minnesota. If you haven't heard her talk about this book - do. And then read it. I cried both times - as someone who teaches reading - and teaches teachers how to support reading development in their students - just hits right in the feels. ...more
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