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Nov 19, 20212 min read

FIVE STEPS TO START YOUR INDEPENDENT READING UNIT

Sometimes just getting started is the hard part! Use these five steps to help you start your independent reading unit! These five steps...

Nov 16, 20215 min read

STELLAR SPACE ESCAPADES

This book list is for readers looking for fearless and funny protagonists, high stakes adventures, and space adventures. These books are...

Nov 12, 20211 min read

THE DO'S OF INDEPENDENT READING

As you start your independent reading unit, start thinking through the following DOs of independent reading. As you get started, we...

Nov 8, 20214 min read

REAL LIFE STORIES THAT READ LIKE FICTION

This book list highlights true stories that will blow your mind. Written in interesting formats (Graphic novels! Audiobooks! First-person...

Nov 4, 20211 min read

SEVEN QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Use these questions to begin preparing for your independent reading unit. When changing the dynamics of your classroom, it is important...

Oct 31, 20214 min read

MYSTERIOUS CAMPUS NOVELS

This book list features novels full of atmospheric settings, complicated friendships, and, well, murder. You will not be able these books...

Oct 25, 20214 min read

BOOKS THAT READ LIKE HARRY POTTER

This book list highlights books that feature fantasy, daring adventures, and lots of magic. Just like Harry Potter, there are teenagers...

Oct 17, 20214 min read

CREEPY BOOKS FOR AUTUMN DAYS

Only read this book list if you are ready to feel a bit unsettled, creeped out, and in the Halloween spirit. THE HAZEL WOOD | MELISSA...

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