Also writing with my class at Linda & Jonathan's Class Blog
Day Eleven of the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Challenge. And, Come Visit the Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge hosted by Alyson Beecher at Kidlit Frenzy.
One large slice of every day of my life involves books, sharing with students, with our librarians, with my granddaughters, anyone really who would like to hear about the latest books I've loved. In the past year, I've been reading more and more non-fiction for all ages, and much of this learning has come with connecting with Alyson Beecher, and those who share non-fiction picture books each week on Wednesdays. I'm happy to share a couple of recent books with the slicing community today, too. If you don't know them, you should take a look. Some of the blogs I read have reviewed them, and I thank them for sharing so I can discover the books, too.
One Plastic Bag, Isatou Ceesay and The Recycling Women of The Gambia - written by Miranda Paul and illustrations by
Elizabeth Zunon
When someone sees a need, or even worse, "lives a need" and steps up to do something to fulfill that need, it's a special person. And living in tough circumstances, yet still taking the time to solve a problem, taking a risk that means learning to do something no one else was doing, no matter how hard, no matter who laughed, then that person is a hero.