Welcome to Litsy!

This is a newer classic I had yet to read, and so gladly took the opportunity this morning. There are a lot of parallels to lessons to teach kids today - bullying, self-worth, confidence building - so I can see why it remains a classic. Admittedly, parts are a little hard to read, with the treatment Alyce experiences. Despite her timidity, she shows an inner strength and determination. And a good, kind heart.

I dont think I would have made it though this if not for audio books. I am not a huge historical fiction fal though. If you are, it is a good read.
I can see why some people may call this all a new classic.
#bbrc #middlegrades #newclassic

#MiddleGradeMarch

1. I, Juan de Pareja ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
2. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Maniac Magee (#bbrc #newclassic) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. The Egypt Game ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3 for #MarchUnshelfing ✔️

#NewClassic #BBRC #readaroundtheworld #SouthAfrica

When toddler Dineo falls seriously ill, her older siblings set off on the long walk to find their mother, who‘s working in Johannesburg. This was written to help children understand what life under apartheid actually meant, and I‘m sorry to say I learnt so many things from it. I took particular note of the schoolchildren marching in the streets and striking from school as their learning only 👇

First book down for #24b4Monday This was a really cool little story that I should have read earlier 🎃
#Scarathlon #TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid
#ScaryScavengerHunt about Halloween & a pumpkin on the cover #Halloween
#BBRC #MiddleGrade #NewClassic
@LibrarianRyan @RachelO

Engaging ghost story, but the scariest stuff the characters have to deal with is puberty.
#bbrc #middlegrademadeeasy #newclassic
#24b4Monday #teamstoker #scarathlon

#bbrc #mgme #newclassic

Maleeka is a bright middle schooler who comes from an impoverished home, & is constantly teased over her dark complexion. As a result, she struggles with low self-esteem and finding her identity. It‘s complexity & depth make this a great book for a MS novel study.

Maya is currently working on an identity project to finish up this unit. We both loved the book, and it has spurred some wonderful dinner conversations.

Taking a break from Halloween and #screamathon reading to read the current novel study in Maya‘s Language Arts class.

I‘m going to count this for #bbrc #mgme #newclassic - I think it fits that prompt?

With a huge step count after handing out campaign flyers today, I‘m also not moving the rest of the night, and enjoying a salted caramel 🍎 cider! #brcr4

#BBRC #middleschoolmadeeasy #NewClassic @LibrarianRyan