tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post2917006464000745571..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: It's Monday-Reading PleasuresLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24795749198904365702015-05-25T05:02:29.338-06:002015-05-25T05:02:29.338-06:00I remember catching my breath time and again as I ...I remember catching my breath time and again as I read All The Bright Places. It is a beautiful and difficult-to-forget read. I love Tony Johnston's poetry, I recall featuring Voices from Afar for our war and poetry reading theme. So powerful. GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55212249636057156832015-05-19T15:45:44.150-06:002015-05-19T15:45:44.150-06:00It was both a pleasure and heartbreaking to read t...It was both a pleasure and heartbreaking to read their stories, Terje. I agree with you about the heart touching!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37827549107534319412015-05-19T12:25:26.461-06:002015-05-19T12:25:26.461-06:00My oldest recommended All the Bright Places to me....My oldest recommended All the Bright Places to me. The mixture of hope and hopelessness tugged my heart. Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68814537160564331332015-05-19T05:49:10.302-06:002015-05-19T05:49:10.302-06:00Thanks, Carrie. Hope you like Yard Sale. It shares...Thanks, Carrie. Hope you like Yard Sale. It shares a story with so many feelings that will touch children who might be going through similar challenges in their lives. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76162480249693829482015-05-18T23:00:03.217-06:002015-05-18T23:00:03.217-06:00I must get a copy of Yard Sale. I was just given a...I must get a copy of Yard Sale. I was just given a gift card for a bookstore and this might be part of my purchase. I really loved All the Bright Places - it's now on a top shelf waiting for my daughter to get a little older - I know one day she will love it!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53956783425331629682015-05-18T19:58:17.428-06:002015-05-18T19:58:17.428-06:00Hope you enjoy both! Great reads!Hope you enjoy both! Great reads!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53716633935838576282015-05-18T19:57:13.100-06:002015-05-18T19:57:13.100-06:00We can't wait to read Yard Sale - Eve Bunting&...We can't wait to read Yard Sale - Eve Bunting's books are always so powerful. Thank you for telling us about Rebecca Stead's new book - We are ordering it now.Tammy and Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198606590637294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80764700081026485812015-05-18T17:57:23.841-06:002015-05-18T17:57:23.841-06:00You're welcome, Adrienne. Yard Sale is just ri...You're welcome, Adrienne. Yard Sale is just right with the story, lots of compassion in it. Enjoy Previously, much fun! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2737213348967548032015-05-18T17:56:18.060-06:002015-05-18T17:56:18.060-06:00I've enjoyed all Rebecca Stead's books too...I've enjoyed all Rebecca Stead's books too, & love that she surprises each time. Thanks, Joanne.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32828880624636505852015-05-18T17:55:27.043-06:002015-05-18T17:55:27.043-06:00I'm enjoying it a lot, Elisabeth, a mixed bag ...I'm enjoying it a lot, Elisabeth, a mixed bag of characters working through their lives, just like my students! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76120850812145314652015-05-18T17:54:47.338-06:002015-05-18T17:54:47.338-06:00It is such fun, Beth, and perfect for about third ...It is such fun, Beth, and perfect for about third grade & up, who might begin to recognize what's next! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24435710280853062922015-05-18T17:54:05.232-06:002015-05-18T17:54:05.232-06:00Yes, I saw the surprise in Yard Sale, didn't w...Yes, I saw the surprise in Yard Sale, didn't want to say, but how fun it is! Glad you enjoyed All The Bright Places, too, Michele.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32292429095735789942015-05-18T17:53:13.942-06:002015-05-18T17:53:13.942-06:00We have so, so much to complete this week, Tara, b...We have so, so much to complete this week, Tara, but will get through it! The students are so excited about everything during this time of year. Hope you'll enjoy All The Bright Places some time! Thanks.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80751764717795649072015-05-18T17:51:51.103-06:002015-05-18T17:51:51.103-06:00I hope you can find a copy to read sometime, Kathy...I hope you can find a copy to read sometime, Kathy. Will check out your reading!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29184495550574505262015-05-18T17:46:44.817-06:002015-05-18T17:46:44.817-06:00Hello Linda! Yard Sale was one of my favorite spr...Hello Linda! Yard Sale was one of my favorite spring books this year! All the Bright Places sounds like a heartbreakingly beautiful book and I am looking forward to reading that one. I just ordered Previously - can't wait to see it! Thanks for your picks this week! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15229743713047419302015-05-18T17:46:38.146-06:002015-05-18T17:46:38.146-06:00OH would love to read Goodbye Stranger - I love he...OH would love to read Goodbye Stranger - I love her books - When you Reach Me and Liar and Spy. I also have All the Bright Places on my reading list. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344091186001092406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8068702477658342492015-05-18T14:31:51.682-06:002015-05-18T14:31:51.682-06:00Can't wait for the new Rebecca Stead! She'...Can't wait for the new Rebecca Stead! She's one of my very favorite authors. All the Bright Places is on my TBR pile--maybe I'll get to it this summer. Welcome back!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76747164156174219672015-05-18T12:48:28.733-06:002015-05-18T12:48:28.733-06:00Previously caught my eye. I'll be seeking that...Previously caught my eye. I'll be seeking that one out at the library this week. Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65478203402039288252015-05-18T11:53:29.684-06:002015-05-18T11:53:29.684-06:00Did you catch the "cameo" in Yard Sale??...Did you catch the "cameo" in Yard Sale?? I didn't, I had students point it out!<br />Previously is a book I purchased many years ago. It was around then I started to see the power of using mentor texts!<br />All the Bright Places was full of lines that I wrote down.<br />I'm anxious to read Goodbye Stranger. I've heard some mixed reviews....<br />Have a great week, Linda!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89064595734708662682015-05-18T09:09:36.541-06:002015-05-18T09:09:36.541-06:00All the Bright Places is certainly a book I want t...All the Bright Places is certainly a book I want to set aside to read this summer. Previously sounds like fun - perhaps the genesis for a fun writing project with my kids? I love that Peto painting, Linda - a box of treasured books? This will no doubt be a week to adjust to getting back to routines - welcome back!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11850398790007905822015-05-18T07:49:20.124-06:002015-05-18T07:49:20.124-06:00I have been hearing so many good things about All ...I have been hearing so many good things about All the Bright Places that I am sorry I didn't take an ARC when it was offered. My stack of ARCs was too high to add anything else. Come see what my week was like <a href="http://msmartin-media.blogspot.com/2015/05/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-may-18.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Happy reading!Kathy Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168003964595205125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80409940511975046192015-05-18T07:02:45.486-06:002015-05-18T07:02:45.486-06:00Hope you like Yard Sale-very sweet. Isn't Prev...Hope you like Yard Sale-very sweet. Isn't Previously wonderful? It's a creative idea I haven't seen before. Thanks, Jane.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77068508156079402532015-05-18T06:19:25.950-06:002015-05-18T06:19:25.950-06:00I love Previously! I am also a big Eve Bunting fan...I love Previously! I am also a big Eve Bunting fan, but have not read Yard Sale. Thanks for the tips.Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17759699065846548692015-05-18T05:59:51.282-06:002015-05-18T05:59:51.282-06:00Isn't that painting wonderful? So happy you en...Isn't that painting wonderful? So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks, Catherine, glad to be back!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48851652312897162282015-05-18T05:59:08.791-06:002015-05-18T05:59:08.791-06:00Thanks Cheriee, hope you love All The Bright Place...Thanks Cheriee, hope you love All The Bright Places as I did. I am nearly finished with Goodbye Stranger-such voices in this story!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com