Author: Angelina Gagne

In my district, a child’s elementary school experience comes to an end in the fourth grade.  For the students, this comes with the excitement of summer and end of year celebrations.  For my fourth grade team and I, this means reflections on a year’s worth of growth as we support our students in their culminating… Continue reading Until Someone Listens: A Story about Borders, Family, and One Girl’s Mission

What does pride mean to you? These ---the parting words from the book, The Meaning of Pride written by Rosiee Thor and illustrated by Sam Kirk have had a powerful impact in my social studies classroom recently.  For some readers, the book is an introduction to Pride, what it means and a celebration of notable… Continue reading The Meaning of Pride

Like people, books can be complicated.  A quick glance at the cover and an opinion is formed ---“Now that’s a book I'd like to read, or Nah, I’m not into . . .”  Time spent within the pages can confirm or change the reader’s initial impression, surprising them as the book’s message is revealed and… Continue reading I AM QUIET A Story for the Introvert in ALL of Us

Many of you may already be familiar with Deborah Marcero's book, In a Jar, a strong mentor text for students as they reflect on memories made and shared. Out of a Jar, also by Deborah Marcero is her newest picture book and it artfully depicts many tough emotions a person can have, both the positive… Continue reading Out of a Jar