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Love You Forever
This is one of the first books I read with my mother. It describes the special relationship that a mother has with her child. I was able to make a personal connection with the text. I love this book, and it is something I would love to share with my own children someday. -
Green Eggs and Ham
I read this book in third grade, and after that, we actually made green eggs and ham in class. We were able to make the text come to life. -
Junie B. Jones
As a child, I loved the Junie B. Jones series. I was able to make a connection with Junie and see myself in her. I often learned life lessons from these books. -
Bridge to Terabithia
This book reminds me that you can always use your imagination to escape an undesirable reality. It also reminds readers that not all books have a happy ending, but they are still worth reading. -
The Scarlet Letter
This book connects real-life history events with fiction. I felt as if I were transported back in time to the Salem Witch Trials. This is one of the first times I found it interesting to read about history. -
Brave New World
This book took me into an alternate reality and had me questioning life, humanity, and government. It also answered the question, "What if?" -
Rhina P. Espaillat
Bilingual Poem Rhina P. Espaillat helped me find my love of poetry. I made a connection with a poem titled Bilingual, where a female writer finds her voice and courage to do what she loves. -
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Series
Growing up with sisters and cousins who were practictally like sisters made this book series relatable to my life. These books remind me that reading can be pleasureable. They also taught me about friendship, loyalty, and love. -
Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match
This is the first time I encountered a bilingual text. This book contains text in both English and Spanish and is great for a multicultural library. -
Out of My Mind
Most recently, I was challenged to explore the world of children's literature. This book gives the reader a chance to view life from child's perspective. It also touches on real subjects such as special education, special needs, and learning disabilities.
