"Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled."

- Barbara Tuchman

"Without the word, without the writing of books, there is no history, there is no concept of humanity."

- Herman Hesse

My goal is to fill my classroom with books that excite, inspire, and challenge my students! My students are so curious and deserve easy access to great books. I want my classroom to be a space for them to explore and question through the magical world of literature. Especially in middle school, books are a great way to introduce new ideas and increase empathy towards others. The book list I have is growing (link to come) but is focused on female authors and authors of color, who tell stories of bravery and justice and encourage an understanding of new cultures and lifestyles. A well-stocked library introduces all of my students to a lifelong love of reading through novels, biographies, and poetry. 

Not only does reading support social-emotional development, but it, of course, improves outcomes across all subjects as vocabularies grow and academic confidence soars. Books and a love of reading are my students' first step towards reaching their full potential as great thinkers and writers. 

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