New teacher Tool

I just read about this on the IRA's Reading Today Daily. I have only brieftly checked it out, but I think it could be helpful in certain situations. Although, I did try the BookAlike (TM) system and I did not exactly get the results I wanted, but I bet it could happen.
Teacher Book Wizard (TM) by Scholastic

Isn't teaching wonderful?

This makes all the bad stuff of teaching seem so little...

Hi this is A*** ******* from last year and its kind of weird emailing my old teacher. I have a problem with finding a good book to read. Most of the time last year you knew what i liked to read and i was wondering if you found any more good books like the Watsons go to Birmingham and Harris and me. My teacher this year is new to our school and isn't my favorite because she doesn't give good book ideas like you did. I enjoyed all of the books you suggested and was hopping you could help. Also did you know Christopher Paul Curtis had a new book. I have read it and it is my favorite book.

She's Got It Going On!

I know Jen Robinson's Book Page has been getting a lot of mileage from me lately but who can blame me... This girl's got it going on!

For any teacher or parent who is reading this, you must hurry over and visit Jen's newest post. I am even suggesting printing it out or passing it on.
Jen Robinson's Book Page: Helping Kids Learn to Enjoy Reading