Bernadette Roche
@must-luv-books.bsky.social
K-6 librarian
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Last book from the WAW 6-8 nominee list!! Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O’Shaughnessy (@kloshaughnessy) is about a girl named Mo who loses her grandmother and has to find a new family. She starts writing down recipes and stories as she searches for where she belongs. Along the way, Mo meets
August 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Last book from the WAW 6-8 nominee list!! Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O’Shaughnessy (@kloshaughnessy) is about a girl named Mo who loses her grandmother and has to find a new family. She starts writing down recipes and stories as she searches for where she belongs. Along the way, Mo meets
📚🌈 Wrapping Up a Colorful Summer! 🌈📚 It’s hard to believe, but we’re heading into the final week of our Color Our World Summer Reading Program 🎉✨ Let’s make this last week just as colorful and fun as the rest! 🌞📚 Thank you for helping us Color Our World this summer! 💙
August 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
📚🌈 Wrapping Up a Colorful Summer! 🌈📚 It’s hard to believe, but we’re heading into the final week of our Color Our World Summer Reading Program 🎉✨ Let’s make this last week just as colorful and fun as the rest! 🌞📚 Thank you for helping us Color Our World this summer! 💙
Let’s keep reading, creating, and having fun this summer! 🌞📚
July 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Let’s keep reading, creating, and having fun this summer! 🌞📚
Oh, early teen Mrs. Roche feels seen and validated. Like the main character, I too wore headgear and even had double jaw surgery. Braces and bullying truly went hand in hand. I knew when I read it the first time that someone in my world would relate (besides
July 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Oh, early teen Mrs. Roche feels seen and validated. Like the main character, I too wore headgear and even had double jaw surgery. Braces and bullying truly went hand in hand. I knew when I read it the first time that someone in my world would relate (besides
Time for the nonfiction nominee on the Grade 6-8 William Allen White list for 2025-2026. Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest by Nora Nickum is a powerful nonfiction story about the orcas that live near Washington state and why they are in danger. Students will (1/3)
July 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Time for the nonfiction nominee on the Grade 6-8 William Allen White list for 2025-2026. Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest by Nora Nickum is a powerful nonfiction story about the orcas that live near Washington state and why they are in danger. Students will (1/3)
Get ready to rock out and explore the geography of our world! 🎶🌎 Join Dino O'Dell for a fun, interactive concert that takes you on a musical journey around the globe! 🌍🎵 From continents to countries, you'll learn about the world’s geography through catchy songs and exciting stories!
July 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Get ready to rock out and explore the geography of our world! 🎶🌎 Join Dino O'Dell for a fun, interactive concert that takes you on a musical journey around the globe! 🌍🎵 From continents to countries, you'll learn about the world’s geography through catchy songs and exciting stories!
I'm just over halfway in reading the grade 6-8 WAW nominee list. Next up is The Fire, The Water and Maudie McGinn by Sally J Pla. Maudie McGinn is spending the summer with her dad in a beach town after a big fire forces her to leave home. She discovers a love for surfing and (1/3)
July 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I'm just over halfway in reading the grade 6-8 WAW nominee list. Next up is The Fire, The Water and Maudie McGinn by Sally J Pla. Maudie McGinn is spending the summer with her dad in a beach town after a big fire forces her to leave home. She discovers a love for surfing and (1/3)
Found some new residents to join us in the Pawnee Library!
July 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Found some new residents to join us in the Pawnee Library!
Oooo, such a great read. This gem was devoured in a day! Farther Than the Moon by Lindsay Lackey is about Houston, a boy who dreams of going to space one day. He loves his little brother Robbie, who has special needs, but Houston worries that chasing his dream might mean leaving Robbie (1/2)
July 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Oooo, such a great read. This gem was devoured in a day! Farther Than the Moon by Lindsay Lackey is about Houston, a boy who dreams of going to space one day. He loves his little brother Robbie, who has special needs, but Houston worries that chasing his dream might mean leaving Robbie (1/2)
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the art of making your own paper from start to finish! 🖐️🌱 Explore textures, add colorful designs, and create one-of-a-kind sheets to take home. Perfect for all ages and a great way to Color Our World through creativity and sustainability! ♻️🎨
July 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the art of making your own paper from start to finish! 🖐️🌱 Explore textures, add colorful designs, and create one-of-a-kind sheets to take home. Perfect for all ages and a great way to Color Our World through creativity and sustainability! ♻️🎨
I enjoyed this William Allen White 2025-26 nominee immensely. It was a quick, engaging read. A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner is about a boy named Will who struggles with body image and fitting in. When someone makes fun of his weight, Will starts to believe he needs to change himself to (1/2)
July 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I enjoyed this William Allen White 2025-26 nominee immensely. It was a quick, engaging read. A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner is about a boy named Will who struggles with body image and fitting in. When someone makes fun of his weight, Will starts to believe he needs to change himself to (1/2)
I truly enjoyed reading this book when it received the Newbery Honor Award and Pura Belpre Award. I bought it knowing many of my students could relate to Pedro. I'm grateful to see Mexikid on the 2025-2026 @wawchildrensbookaward nominee list. Mexikid, by Pedro Martín, is a funny and heartfelt
July 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I truly enjoyed reading this book when it received the Newbery Honor Award and Pura Belpre Award. I bought it knowing many of my students could relate to Pedro. I'm grateful to see Mexikid on the 2025-2026 @wawchildrensbookaward nominee list. Mexikid, by Pedro Martín, is a funny and heartfelt
@libraryanne.bsky.social Hi there! I'm inquiring about your tip in the 24-25 library planner. would you be willing to share one of the Google forms for the bell ringers?
July 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@libraryanne.bsky.social Hi there! I'm inquiring about your tip in the 24-25 library planner. would you be willing to share one of the Google forms for the bell ringers?
Kicking off July with the next #WAW2026 nominee for grades 6-8. The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett tells the story of Kemi, a girl who loves facts and numbers. When she hears an asteroid might hit Earth, she starts writing down her family’s memories so they won’t be forgotten. The (1/2)
July 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Kicking off July with the next #WAW2026 nominee for grades 6-8. The Probability of Everything by Sarah Everett tells the story of Kemi, a girl who loves facts and numbers. When she hears an asteroid might hit Earth, she starts writing down her family’s memories so they won’t be forgotten. The (1/2)
Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy animals in a calm and friendly setting! 🐕🐾 It’s a fun and comforting way for young readers to build confidence, make new furry friends, and Color Our World with kindness and stories. All ages are welcome! 📚💙
July 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to trained therapy animals in a calm and friendly setting! 🐕🐾 It’s a fun and comforting way for young readers to build confidence, make new furry friends, and Color Our World with kindness and stories. All ages are welcome! 📚💙
Next up for the 6th-8th grade WAW nominee list is The Superteacher Project by favorite author: Gordon Korman. STP is about a mysterious new teacher, Mr. Aidact, who seems too perfect to be real—because he is actually a robot. At first, the students are suspicious, but they slowly discover (1/2)
July 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Next up for the 6th-8th grade WAW nominee list is The Superteacher Project by favorite author: Gordon Korman. STP is about a mysterious new teacher, Mr. Aidact, who seems too perfect to be real—because he is actually a robot. At first, the students are suspicious, but they slowly discover (1/2)
No WAW Nominee list would be complete without the latest book by one of our favorite local Kansas City authors. The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes is a spooky and heartfelt story about Rafa, a boy who loves writing scary stories to deal with his fears. When one of his stories accidentally (1/2)
July 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
No WAW Nominee list would be complete without the latest book by one of our favorite local Kansas City authors. The Cursed Moon by Angela Cervantes is a spooky and heartfelt story about Rafa, a boy who loves writing scary stories to deal with his fears. When one of his stories accidentally (1/2)
Join Mr. Stinky Feet for a fun-filled, high-energy concert packed with catchy songs, silly dances, and joyful music that gets everyone moving! 🎤🕺 Perfect for kids and families looking to celebrate reading and creativity in a big way. Don’t miss this chance to sing along and Color Our World! 🌞📚
June 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Join Mr. Stinky Feet for a fun-filled, high-energy concert packed with catchy songs, silly dances, and joyful music that gets everyone moving! 🎤🕺 Perfect for kids and families looking to celebrate reading and creativity in a big way. Don’t miss this chance to sing along and Color Our World! 🌞📚
Fresh from the 6-8th grade WAW 2025-26 Nominee list is Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt (@meden_author). Good Different is about a girl named Selah who feels different from everyone else but doesn’t always know why. When she has a meltdown at school, Selah starts to learn more about (1/2)
June 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Fresh from the 6-8th grade WAW 2025-26 Nominee list is Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt (@meden_author). Good Different is about a girl named Selah who feels different from everyone else but doesn’t always know why. When she has a meltdown at school, Selah starts to learn more about (1/2)
Final book for the 3-5 WAW 2025 Nominee list! Just Gus by McCall Hoyle is a quiet and comforting story about a hardworking farm dog who finds a new purpose. After being injured while protecting his family, Gus struggles with healing until he bonds with Diego, a shy and anxious boy. Through (1/2)
June 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Final book for the 3-5 WAW 2025 Nominee list! Just Gus by McCall Hoyle is a quiet and comforting story about a hardworking farm dog who finds a new purpose. After being injured while protecting his family, Gus struggles with healing until he bonds with Diego, a shy and anxious boy. Through (1/2)
WOW - just WOW! Newest @wawchildrensbookaward nominee is When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn (@gillianmcdunn). This mystery is a beautiful story about siblings Bex and Davey who love exploring the salt marsh near their home. During their explorations, they discover a larger than life (1/3)
June 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
WOW - just WOW! Newest @wawchildrensbookaward nominee is When Sea Becomes Sky by Gillian McDunn (@gillianmcdunn). This mystery is a beautiful story about siblings Bex and Davey who love exploring the salt marsh near their home. During their explorations, they discover a larger than life (1/3)
Back home again to enjoy Sparrow Being Sparrow by Gail Donovan. This book tells the story of a quirky, curious girl named Sparrow who sees the world a little differently. Her high energy personality reminded me of many of my students. When her beloved elderly neighbor gets injured, Sparrow (1/2)
June 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Back home again to enjoy Sparrow Being Sparrow by Gail Donovan. This book tells the story of a quirky, curious girl named Sparrow who sees the world a little differently. Her high energy personality reminded me of many of my students. When her beloved elderly neighbor gets injured, Sparrow (1/2)
Get ready for a high-energy concert where music meets science! 🎸⚡ Discover how STEM and music work together through interactive songs and lots of audience participation. Perfect for kids and families of all ages! Don’t miss this colorful, creative, and inspiring event 🌞📚
June 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Get ready for a high-energy concert where music meets science! 🎸⚡ Discover how STEM and music work together through interactive songs and lots of audience participation. Perfect for kids and families of all ages! Don’t miss this colorful, creative, and inspiring event 🌞📚
Fitting that this gem was read while on a plane. I discovered Finally Seen when it was first published and am trilled it is a William Allen White nominee. Finally Seen by Kelly Yang is about Lina, a young girl who moves from China to America. Lina has been separated from her family for five (1/2)
June 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Fitting that this gem was read while on a plane. I discovered Finally Seen when it was first published and am trilled it is a William Allen White nominee. Finally Seen by Kelly Yang is about Lina, a young girl who moves from China to America. Lina has been separated from her family for five (1/2)
Next on the reading list is Zeus: Water Rescue by W. Bruce Cameron (@adogspurpose) is an inspiring story about a lovable dog training to become a water rescue hero. Young readers will cheer for Zeus as he overcomes challenges and discovers his true purpose. This heartwarming tale is perfect (1/2)
June 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Next on the reading list is Zeus: Water Rescue by W. Bruce Cameron (@adogspurpose) is an inspiring story about a lovable dog training to become a water rescue hero. Young readers will cheer for Zeus as he overcomes challenges and discovers his true purpose. This heartwarming tale is perfect (1/2)