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reader, elementary educator, candy corn enthusiast. ig: ifyougiveateacheraclassroom. she/her
Inspired by this and my newfound free time due to the end of the grad school semester and the nearing end of my work contract, I made a lil SMG book collector/reading tracker
May 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Inspired by this and my newfound free time due to the end of the grad school semester and the nearing end of my work contract, I made a lil SMG book collector/reading tracker
My last book of Jan was Enlighten Me by Minh Lê and Chan Chau. Enjoyed this quick middle grade graphic novel (I'm in my children's GN era). Bình gets in trouble when he stands up to a racist bully, and soon after his family goes on a silent Buddhist retreat. I appreciated that the focus was (1/2)
February 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
My last book of Jan was Enlighten Me by Minh Lê and Chan Chau. Enjoyed this quick middle grade graphic novel (I'm in my children's GN era). Bình gets in trouble when he stands up to a racist bully, and soon after his family goes on a silent Buddhist retreat. I appreciated that the focus was (1/2)
Finished Curveball by Pablo Cartaya and Miguel Díaz Rivas last night. Really enjoyed the character designs of the kids and the art was engaging and (as an adult) cute. An accident causes Elena to sit out from baseball for a while and she has to figure out who she is without the game and competition.
January 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Finished Curveball by Pablo Cartaya and Miguel Díaz Rivas last night. Really enjoyed the character designs of the kids and the art was engaging and (as an adult) cute. An accident causes Elena to sit out from baseball for a while and she has to figure out who she is without the game and competition.
Finished my last audiobook of the year last night. Abortions: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths by Jessica Valenti is powerful. All of it is necessary, but as I was listening, it was the sections about the effects that restrictions on reproductive rights have on children that broke me.
December 30, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Finished my last audiobook of the year last night. Abortions: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths by Jessica Valenti is powerful. All of it is necessary, but as I was listening, it was the sections about the effects that restrictions on reproductive rights have on children that broke me.
Metal From Heaven is definitely one of my top reads of all time. Very queer, all about class and revolution. Just stunningly written as well. will be thinking about this one for a while
December 22, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Metal From Heaven is definitely one of my top reads of all time. Very queer, all about class and revolution. Just stunningly written as well. will be thinking about this one for a while
This morning I finished listening to Orbital by Samantha Harvey. The writing is great but I think my experience was enhanced by the audiobook. There are some books I’d likely never pick up or continue if not for their audio, not because there’s anything wrong with the book but because
December 11, 2024 at 8:44 AM
This morning I finished listening to Orbital by Samantha Harvey. The writing is great but I think my experience was enhanced by the audiobook. There are some books I’d likely never pick up or continue if not for their audio, not because there’s anything wrong with the book but because
Mini @haymarketbooks.bsky.social haul came in today! Couldn’t resist adding these to my cart when I grabbed my free ebooks and I can’t wait til I can get to both of these!!
November 20, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Mini @haymarketbooks.bsky.social haul came in today! Couldn’t resist adding these to my cart when I grabbed my free ebooks and I can’t wait til I can get to both of these!!
As I take breaks from my current anxiety-inducing assignment and other life things, I’m reading (T. Kingfisher’s work is always sooooo good) ⬇️
November 17, 2024 at 7:56 PM
As I take breaks from my current anxiety-inducing assignment and other life things, I’m reading (T. Kingfisher’s work is always sooooo good) ⬇️
November 15, 2024 at 9:06 AM