[MOSAIC] Elaine's posts / Summer reading

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I'd really like suggestions for young adult novels... especially books for middle schoolers.  I know that if I read some of those this summer, I'll be a better teacher in the fall.
Thanks!
Jan



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From: "Bill Roberts" <krober15 at tampabay.rr.com>
>
> 
> 
> > why be embarrassed? i thought your words were impressive and believing in 
> > your book and what you think and write is awesome and inspiring.
> >  margy
> >
> 
> Hell, I don't even have a book, but it doesn't stop me from posting what I 
> think and write....
> 
> Besides, everyone here buys the books mentioned.  I'm sure Elaine and Nancy 
> will sell quite a few copies based on what is being discussed here, so 
> what's the problem?  I know I have bought many books based on the 
> recommendations of the people here...I trust your opinions.  And like any 
> good book, most have led me to others, and I'm (I hope) a better teacher (if 
> not a better person) for reading them.
> 
> Right now, I'm reading TOTALLY POSITIVE TEACHING by Joseph Ciaccio, 
> GENERATION ME by Jean Twenge, THE END OF EDUCATION by Neil Postman, THE 
> TEACHER'S CALLING by Gloria Durka, and LETTER TO MY SON ON THE LOVE OF BOOKS 
> by Roberto Controneo....and that's just my professional reading!  Have MOT, 
> 2nd edition on order, of course!  That doesn't include my LOOOONG list of 
> non-professional lurid romances, thrillers, fantasy, and young adult novels 
> (do they count as professional also?).  Any other suggestions for summer 
> reading?
> 
> Bill
> 
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