Students will have fun with Ronald Dahl's twist on popular poems and nursery rhymes. If you like Jon Scieszka's "The True Story of The 3 Little Pigs", you'll love this! Students can make and share their own revolting rhymes here at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/revolting-rhymes-6195218 #ucflae3414sp17

Lois Lowry's SF novel about a boy living in dystopian society will captivate students who are interested in worlds unlike their own. Important topics such as free will, individuality, and tradition are seen throughout and have many applications to modern day society. Many creative teaching resources are found here http://www.prestoplans.com/giver-creative-class-activities/ #ucflae3414sp17

Rhodes does something great with this RF book, which is create a story about an event they may or may not know of in a way that explains, challenges, and engages. We feel so strongly about 9/11 because most of us were alive, or have strong memories attached to the event, but I know so many kids that can't explain it past the basic details. I will definitely have this in my classroom library! #ucflae3414sp17

Christopher Paul Curtis' HF book "Elijah of Buxton" follows a young boy who lives in a refugee camp for African-American slaves who escaped slavery. It is a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, and Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Winner. Highly recommend for intermediate students as it deals with issues such as slavery and what it means to be free. #ucflae3414

Author Brad Meltzer and Illustrator Chris Eliopoulos work together to create books in a series called "Ordinary People Change the World". This book is one of them, and it follows the story of Amelia Earhart through fun, pleasing illustrations. I think the inspiration behind this book and series is great, and can be found here: http://bradmeltzer.com/TV-Kids-and-More/I-Am-Abraham-Lincoln/Q-A. This would be great for an author study! #ucflae3414sp17

Tomie DePaola's TL book "Adelita" tells the classic Cinderella tale through characters of Mexican heritage. This would be a great book to have to encourage multicultural reading as well as representing your diverse students! A read aloud guide that includes other works of DePaola can be found here: http://www.penguin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TomieDepola_TeachersGuide_FNL_...
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This TL book, written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith puts a twist on the traditional version of the three little pigs. Here, we get to see the wolf's perspective in a humorous way. Teaching resources such as a reader's theatre and graphic organizers on this book can be found at http://www.teachingheart.net/truepigs.html
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"You know, machines never have any extra parts. They have the exact number and type of parts they need. So I figure if the entire world is a big machine, I have to be here for some reason. And that means you have to be here for some reason, too."
Scholastic has interactive activities found here on this HF book. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activities/teaching-content/invention-hugo-c...
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Josephine by Patricia Hruby Powell and illustrated by Christian Robinson is a picture book biography about the life of performer and civil rights leader, Josephine Baker. This colorful, engaging, and important Coretta Scott King Honor is great for elementary students with many social studies applications. For more information about Josephine, visit www.cmgww.com/stars/baker/about/biography.html #ucflae3414sp17

"Why can't you see i'm a kid, said the kid.
Why try to make me like you?
Why are you hurt when I don't cuddle?
Why do you sigh when I splash through a puddle?
Why do you scream when I do what I did?
I'm a kid."
For teaching resources and activities, visit shelsilverstein.com
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After researching Jeanne DuPrau for my author study, I've decided that I'm going to read The City of Ember series! I have heard of the books before but have never read them, so I'm glad I picked her for my glog. Science fiction is my favorite genre, so I'm excited to read about this dystopian society and the kids that want to save it. #ucflae3414sp17

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a touching animal fantasy novel about Ivan, a silverback gorilla, who lives in a roadside mall with other circus animals. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down! You will feel for Ivan, a strong but gentle creature who feels the need to protect those around him. A great book to use for lit circles, and can be used to teach about friendship, empathy, injustice, etc. I loved this book!

This low fantasy novel follows Felicity, her mom, her little sister, and their dog after they move to a once magical town called Midnight Gulch. Felicity starts a new school and feels out of place, but during her time here she grows more confident in herself, her family, and her powers. This book is well suited for intermediate grades or higher level primary students! Natalie's bio and teacher resources can be found at http://www.natalielloyd.com

Martin's Big Words is a nonfiction multi award winner picture book by Doreen Rappaport. This beautifully illustrated book highlights Dr. Martin Luther King's struggle to overcome equality and the last impact he has made in the US. I read this book at work to my 2nd graders for #WRAD2017 and they loved it! We had a great discussion afterwards and i'm definitely going to bring more books to read to them! #UCFLAE3414sp17

I'm about halfway into "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead and can definitely relate to some of these characters! Most of these characters are in middle school, dealing with coming of age topics such as divorce, puberty, friendship, and family. I truly feel for these characters as they navigate school and growing up. Excited to see how this ends! #ucflae3414sp17

This Caldecott Honor & Wilder Award Winner picture book is great for kids at the primary level. Although the content and layout is simple, the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and concepts such as modern technology is there. The illustrations and striking colors make it an enjoyable pick for young/beginning readers everywhere. More about Donald Crews at kidsread.com/authors/donald-crews #ucflae3414sp17