I’ve really enjoyed the questions and comments that Doret and Vasilly have generated on their blogs! I’ve had a busy week this week, much busier than I would like with such a project going on, but thinking about Lanesha and MamaYaYa has kept me grateful, has kept me focused and has given me purpose… Read More Read-In: Ninth Ward
Monday, we’ll begin discussing Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes. I hope you’re going to join us!! Have you looked closely at the amazing cover of this book? Shino Arihara design this cover which hints of the magical aspect of the story. We can’t see much in the young girl’s face other than her determination… Read More Getting Ready for the Read-In
And the winner is…. Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes Doret, Vasilly and I will begin posting discussions questions on 22 February Monday 20 February.
This year, I’m joining Doret@HappyNappyBookseller and Vasilly@1330V to host a book event for the National African American Read-In sponsored by the Black Caucus of the NCTE and the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English). We’ll be reading a book for the month of February and discussing it online. To decide the book, the three… Read More 2012 National African American Read-In
Good morning! The African American Read In is today! Ari has questions up and will be posting more later today. There will also be a discussion on Twitter. I’ll come back and post the # we’ll be using so that posts will be easy to follow throughout the day. I’m liking #bleedingreadin . I think… Read More African American Read in Today!
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