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Hi Rachell,

Your AST looks amazing! It really gave me a clear understanding of the novel and I am dying to share it with my students. I think this is definitely applicable for my students because I have a few students from Dominican Republic and they can identify with the character. Likewise, it seems like the novel explores many themes teens…[Read more]

Hi Anthony,

I actually watched the movie and it was amazing, I’m sure the book is even better! I think this is an excellent novel for teenagers because it opens their eyes to real-life situations and illnesses teens their age experience. It would help them realize that they should appreciate what they have and not worry about little or necessary…[Read more]

Hi Erin,

This book sounds super engaging and definitely something my students would love! It seems like it presents the idea of taking risks and doing things you normally wouldn’t do. I think this would be a great read once the pandemic is over since our students have realized how short life is and how we shouldn’t be wasting our time worrying…[Read more]

Hi Nicole,

The book you chose sounds very interesting and definitely appropriate to what is happening in the world at this moment. Students are constantly hearing about racism on the internet or television, so it seems like this novel will help students learn that they should not be brought down or planning revenge against others, but using words…[Read more]

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11rG8ge8_nLa5wCGtwAW1VbgR3O7kH0ySPStDRyqw1CE/edit?usp=sharing

I read the book One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus and I absolutely loved it! I’m actually in the process of reading the sequel. The book contained many themes such as suicide, love, friendship, revenge, and secrets. The book outlined the harm…[Read more]

Love seeing Long Beach covered in snow! I’m there all summer!

The front of my house!

My favorite books as a teen were To Kill a Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby.