Ah! Welcome back to the Lemme Library for Book Talk Tuesday! I want to thank my homies who covered for me while I was busy being completely stressed out...
Greg is recovering from his broken leg but is still chair bound, leaving me to run the roost so to speak. I have found that reading and blogging have become my down time, and I look forward to it very much.
On with the show!
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!) New... I have archived all previous Book Talk Tuesday Posts at this blog! Stop by and see what we have posted. I thought it would be nice to have all BTT in one spot.***
I have really been impressed with all of the books coming out for kids ages 8-12 lately. There are so many amazing titles that I know I will never get them all read before 2012. I am waiting for my advanced copy of Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu to arrive in the mail... I am very hopeful about this one! Possible Newbery title! And, I can't WAIT for for Darth Paper Strikes Back to come out in August! Leave a comment and let us know what books are looking forward to most right now?
This is the last week of The Book Talk Tuesday Summer Tour! Next week, it will be coming home to me. This week, Sarah over at
PageinTraining is so kindly hosting Book Talk Tuesday- even though it is The Fourth of July here in the US. Thank you, Sarah for finding time in your day to get this post up! Please stop by her fantastic blog and take a look around- and be sure to post a review!
Kelly
I have been searching the web for a great place to post book reviews for librarians and teachers to use in the classroom. Well, I am going to try hosting my own Book Talk Tuesday! I invite teachers, moms, dads and librarians to link to a recent book talk or book review that can be used by others.
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!)
Book Talk Tuesday is going to be guest hosted by a few of my favorite blogs during the coming weeks. My husband, Greg, fell, well, jumped on Saturday and fractured his ankle- badly. We don't know the extent until after his CT scan and orthopedist appointment this week. So, to reduce my to do list, I have enlisted the help of fellow book bloggers and loyal Book Talk Tuesday posters! Thank you ladies for helping me with this! I will post the locations so you can still post!
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. 2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!) New... I have archived all previous Book Talk Tuesday Posts at this blog! Stop by and see what we have posted. I thought it would be nice to have all BTT in one spot.This week when you comment- tell us your plans foe summer vacation! Our summer vacation begins in 7 days. My only plan so far is to spend the entire day- from open to close- at the pool on the first day of vacation. I have promised my 7 year old that we will go all day and even eat lunch there. Other than that- we plan on hitting Chicago and Des Moines. I see lots of sidewalk chalk and trips to the park in my future! What about you?
I have decided to start archiving all Book Talk Tuesday posts. You never know when Blogger might self-implode or something! Also, I am all about quick access- I get irritated when I have to dig through a blog! So, I have created a blog dedicated to previous Book Talk Tuesday posts. You can access them by date- all on one page. Keep this handy and you will have hundreds of book talks to share! Share it with colleagues and they can learn about great books too!
We will still post on this blog- The Lemme Library- each week. Only once the week is over will the post be moved to the archive page: Booktalktuesday.blogspot.com If you have any ideas, questsion or concerns, please email me. I would eventually like to add a blogroll of all the regular blogs that post each week.
I have been very lucky to have The Lemme Library mentioned in one of my favorite bloggers. Betsy Bird at FuseNews has a great point of view and sense of humor. She posts the most interesting links and keeps be up to date on the latest trends and issues. Book Talk Tuesday is mentioned in her post today- and I can't thank her enough for the shout out. The whole reason we do BTT is to spread the word about amazing books for kids PK-8. If you are a new visitor, please come back next Monday at 7 PM central to post your review- or come back and visit all of the amazing blogs that post each week!
From FuseNes:
"We have Nonfiction Mondays, Poetry Fridays, and my own Video Sundays. So why not Book Talk Tuesdays? That’s the idea behind The Lemme Library’s newest feature, and it’s a bloody good idea. A well-written book talk is (to a children’s or YA librarian) worth its weight in gold. Check out the newest links gathered this week and get some ideas for book talks of your own."
Let's hope Blogger doesn't delete this baby! I have been searching the web for a great place to post book reviews for librarians and teachers to use in the classroom. Well, I am going to try hosting my own Book Talk Tuesday! I invite teachers, moms, dads and librarians to link to a recent book talk or book review that can be used by others.
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. 2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!)
Okay, this week, when you leave a comment, tell us about the job you hold and how that impacts your blog.I'll go first: I am a librarian at a K-6 school in Iowa City. I started this blog to keep track of the books I have read. There are days when all good books vanish from my brain, and I have a horrible time doing any reader's advisory. Now, I can turn to my blog or send a student to my blog in search of a great book. I also include projects and student art, as well as things related to my job that amuse or astound me. I hope that someone besides me is reading this ting! How about you?
I feel like the White Hare from Alice in Wonderland! I'm late! I'm late! I hope my tardiness doesn't result in lower numbers this week! Sorry, gang! And does this font look small, or ist it just me?!?! I have a case of the Mondays! : )
I have been searching the web for a great place to post book reviews for librarians and teachers to use in the classroom. Well, I am going to try hosting my own Book Talk Tuesday! I invite teachers, moms, dads and librarians to link to a recent book talk or book review that can be used by others.
My rules?1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. 2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!)
I'd love it if you would leave a comment telling me about yourself! telling me anything that you'd like! Ask me anything, tell me anything, suggest a good book or a new blog post topic. You are welcome to grab the Book Talk Tuesday graphic to use it on your blog.
I have been searching the web for a great place to post book reviews for librarians and teachers to use in the classroom. Well, I am going to try hosting my own Book Talk Tuesday! I invite teachers, moms, dads and librarians to link to a recent book talk or book review that can be used by others.
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!)
I'd love it if you would leave a comment telling me about yourself! You are welcome to grab the Book Talk Tuesday graphic to use it on your blog.
I am trying Mister Link this week, Simply Linked wasn't showing my old lists. If you have a suggestion for a widget, please let me know!
Week Three of Book Talk Tuesday is here! Be sure to spread the word to any kid lit lovers!
I have been searching the web for a great place to post book reviews for librarians and teachers to use in the classroom. Well, I am going to try hosting my own Book Talk Tuesday! I invite teachers, moms, dads and librarians to link to a recent book talk or book review that can be used by others.
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link title field, be sure to include the title of the book you are reviewing and your site name. In the URL field, please link to this specific post that contains the book review (That way people don't have to scour your blog looking for it!)
I'd love it if you would leave a comment telling me about yourself! You are welcome to grab the Book Talk Tuesday graphic to use it on your blog.
I have been searching the web for a great place to post book reviews for librarians and teachers to use in the classroom. Well, I am going to try hosting my own Book Talk Tuesday! I invite teachers and librarians to link to a recent book talk or book review that can be used by others.
My rules?
1. All content must be appropriate for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
2. Websites that you link to must be child friendly since lots of kids visit this site and if they click on your link, I want it to be appropriate for them.
3. Positive reviews only, please... we only spread love here at The Lemme Library!
4. Books must be available in The US. (you are welcome to link to ARC reviews)
5. I reserve the right to remove any reviews that don't meet criteria 1-4.
In the link field, be sure to include the tit;e of the book. I'd love it if you would leave a comment telling me about yourself! You are welcome to grab the Book Talk Tuesday graphic to use it on your blog.
Kelly, I have missed this meme -- best of luck to you as you move through this transition, whatever it may be. Thinking of you!
SWIRL BY SWIRL by Joyce Sidman is a wonderful poetry picture book about the repetition of spiral shapes in nature.
Hope the job search lands you a great position!
Good luck in your search! I appreciate you bringing this meme back.
Kelly, I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering, "What ever happened to Book Talk Tuesday?" It's always great to participate, but I completely understand that it's hard to keep up something like this on a weekly basis. Whatever you decide, best of luck to you -- and we'll continue to join Book Talk Tuesday as long as you run it and we have book reviews to share!
Kelly, I hope you can find a job! Good luck in your search! Chin up!