Which poem did you most enjoy and why? In what section of the library is poetry located? If you’ve written poetry, do you have a favorite type? (examples: senses, acrostic, limericks, shape, etc) Please also visit Mrs. Reyff’s Library Readers blog, and share your comments at her site too.
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Pippi Longstocking is about a unique, strong girl and her adventures. Mr. Mikkelson encouraged you to compare Pippi to someone you know. How is she similar and how is she different to someone you know? What is your favorite part of the story and why?
When Lightening Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco
Ms. Notgrass recommended this delightful book about a girl’s experience during her family reunion. After you’ve read this book, are there similarities between your family and Patricia Polacco’s family? What did you enjoy about this story? What personal connections did you have with it? Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Sing to the Sun by Ashley Bryan
This beautiful book writes of poetry ranging from topics about songs, hurricanes, flowers and family. What poem speaks to you and is your favorite? What is it about the poem that you love? How do the illustrations add to the stories that the poems tell?
My Diary from Here to There by Amada Irma Perez
This touching story tells about a girl’s journey through her diary as she immigrates from Mexico to the United States. Do you have a personal connection to this book? What does this book remind you of in your own life? What stood out to you in this story?
Rosa by Nikki Giovanni
This amazing book speaks of how the courage of Rosa Parks inspired change in a time where many laws were unfair. What character traits do you admire about her? What stood out to you in this powerful book?
