Here are books that were mentioned during the conference. In parentheses next to the title is the context the presenter used the book in/for. Please reach out for additional information if you have questions!
Fiction Picture Books
Painting the Wind
John Henry
Sophie and Lou
Heart Songs (used for talking about what is on students' hearts/minds to write meaningful stories)
The Best Story (used for talking about what is on students' hearts/minds to write meaningful stories)
All The Small Poems and 14 More
Clever Jack Takes the Cake
Imogene's Last Stand
A Grand Old Tree
Where Once there was a Wood
In the Tall, Tall Grass
In a Small, Small Pond
In November
Color Me a Rhyme (note at beginning of book for how to use this text as a mentor text with students)
Duck Rabbit
Pete the Cat
The Lady With The Alligator Purse
A Place for Wonder
Poet: Valerie Worth
Toad on the Road
Graphic Novels
Adventures in Cartooning (used to provide guidance for students interested in writing/designing comics)
The Lunch Lady (graphic novel used in 2nd grade classroom)
Baby Mouse (graphic novel used in 2nd grade classroom)
Benny and Penny
Other Fiction/Non-Fiction
39 Clues (series used for literature circles in urban public school 4th grade)
Trackers (series used for literature circles in urban public school 4th grade)
Knucklehead (collection of essays used as mentor text to help students identify unifying idea)
The Dreamer (used as a read aloud in 4th grade, a group read in 7th, and a mentor text in both)
Professional Development
Author: Donald Graves
Author: Don Murray (The Essential Don Murray)
Independent Writing
When Learners Evaluate
