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They really twisted my arm yesterday. It‘s a dirty job but somebody‘s gotta do it! 😉🤓😎

1 book, 2 books, 3
books, 4 — 5 books, 6 books, I‘ve
gotta have some more!

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #bookstore #booklove #bibliophile

McBride weaves a beautiful story about perseverance. The fantastical elements were not my cup of tea; however, I could see many YA readers enjoying this book. My favorite part of McBride's novel is the final message that one is never alone. Mental illness is often a struggle behind closed doors, but there is always someone rooting for you. I would love to include this novel in my classroom library and recommend it to my whimsy-loving students.

McBride's novel appeals to so many students with her characters. Mental health conditions and prejudice against black kids are at the forefront of the novel, but are not overwhelming for adolescent minds. These issues are not sugarcoated, yet they are not made too graphic for YA readers. McBride's novel encourages adolescents to learn about issues which, in turn, encourages them to use their voices for change.

#junespecials #sportscar
@eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I have been captivated by the structure. Much like my students, when I open a book, I expect lines upon lines of words thrown onto the page. However, McBride's structure provides an air of whimsy, making the book itself seem like a journey. I think it would be cool to take excerpts from this book and pair them with other texts to highlight different styles of writing while bringing awareness to mental health.

I‘m nearly 2 months behind on #readlesmis — spent a rainy afternoon at the bookstore yesterday with my sister, and she bought me this gorgeous copy of the book. Should definitely motivate me to get caught up this week!!

From my sister with
love, I WILL finish this
chunkster — wish me luck!

#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #allergictochunksters

#MidsummerSolace

I'll post a little prompt every Monday to remind ourselves to take care of ourselves and each other.

Have a great week. 🌞

#MondayMoments

@TheBookHippie @Chrissyreadit

Sounds painful! 😖

In preparation for reading The Cloud Messenger by Aamer Hussein, I am reading the lyrical poem of the same name by 5th-century author Kalidasa in which a yaksha (nature spirit) asks a cloud to travel to his beloved. It's been a surprisingly fluid & delightful read so far, with so many mentions of flora & fauna I have to look up.
https://www.flowersofindia.net/mythology.html https://www.wisdomlib.org & wikipedia are all helpful.
#poetry