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Where the Wild Things Are
This is the first book that I remember my mom reading to me. She would tell us "I'll eat you up, I love you so" which is a line from the book. I read it to my kids when they were growing up and now read it to my students. -
The Giving Tree
In elementary school, I would check this book out over and over. It made me sad, It made me happy. -
Shel Silverstein
These poems are where my love of reading began. When I was in trouble I was only allowed to read, these books were my go-to. -
The Phantom Tollbooth
I wrote my very first book report on this story. It is so fun. -
Lord of the Flies
Middle school. This book disturbed me and I learned that bad books about children are not ok with me. -
I Won't Let Them Hurt You
This book was the first one that I read cover to cover in one day. -
To Kill a Mockingbird
My all-time favorite book. I have read it every year since middle school. -
The Iliad
This book caused me to fall in love with Greek Mythology. -
The Odyssey
I read this book during my second year of Greek Mythology in High school. Great book. Odysseus was cool. -
I'll love you forever
This book was one of my daughter's favorite books when they were little. It will always have a special place in my heart. -
Harry Potter
When my daughters were in middle school and high school reading this series helped us to spend time together. -
Charlotte's Web
As my daughters got older they loved listening to chapter books. Charlotte's web was their favorite. -
Twilight Saga
Such a guilty pleasure! I would read these and then impatiently wait for the next book to be written. -
Nicholas Sparks
As an adult, Nicholas Sparks is my most favorite author. I have learned through the years that I want to spend my time reading books that inspire me and make me feel happy. This author writes those books for me.