Books 40-21 Revealed

Today, Scholastic revealed books 40-21 on their "100 best Read-Aloud Books" feature.  Click here to check out the list and see if you agree with the selections that the other contributors and I made.

Happy reading,
Christine

My Book Picks on Scholastic Website

My friend and editor, Christina Vercelletto asked me to be a part of Scholastic's  "100 Best Read-Aloud Books."  Here are samples of books that I included.

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Written by Doreen Rappaport | 3-5 ,  6-9 | Biography ,  United States ,  Multiculturalism

In this biography, the information is easily digestible—it's done in picture-book style. The author uses a unique narrative technique, using some of his most famous quotes, to tell the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I was lucky enough to meet Doreen Rappaport,” says Brower-Cohen. “This book would be beautiful on its own, but it is even more so because it was written by an author who truly believes in its message and even went to McComb, Mississippi, to teach at a Freedom School in 1965.”

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

Written by Lemony Snicket | Illustrated by Brett Helquist | 6-9 ,  10-12 | Fiction ,  Mystery , Gothic

The lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire will entice any fan of mystery as the children must solve the circumstances of their parents' deaths while evading their evil uncle. “The Bad Beginning, the first book in the series, implores readers NOT to read the book. The reverse psychology will draw reluctant readers in,” notes panel expert Christine Brower-Cohen

Click here to see the books the other contributors and I chose.  Do you agree with our choices?

Happy reading,
Christine

My Article Out Now

I was thrilled and honored when Scholastic Parent and Child contacted me about reprinting my piece on Bedtime Stories for Big Kids.  This meant so much to me, because it is a piece that I truly believe in.  I cherish the moments reading aloud to my own "big kids," as well as my "big kid" students.
If you are at a Scholastic book fair, I hope you will pick up a free copy of this special edition, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Happy reading,
Christine

My Article Out Now - Learning Disabilities

The May, 2014 issue of Scholastic Parent and Child is out now, and in it is my piece on learning disabilities.  While researching this piece, I learned many interesting things from the National Center for Learning Disabilities and Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, Ed.D.

Happy reading,
Christine

My Article Out Now!

No Foolin' - the April issue of Scholastic Parent and Child is out now.  Here is a sneak peek at my "Field Guide to Class Clowns."

Happy reading,
Christine

Link to My Article, Bedtime Stories for Big Kids

Here is a link to my current article on Bedtime Stories for Big Kids.

Happy reading,
Christine

Big Kid Bedtime Stories

I hope everyone had a great Halloween. 
Now that it is November, you can read my article, "Bedtime Stories for Big Kids" in the current issue of Scholastic Parent & Child.  There you will find tips on keeping the bedtime ritual alive with 'tweens, as well as evidence of the importance of reading aloud with older children.  Experts like Michelle Anthony, Ph.D., Krista Granieri, Adjunct Literacy Professor, and parent, Linda Doherty weigh in with their opinions.  You'll also find book recommendations perfect for 'tweens.

Happy reading together,
Christine