We ended our day with a read aloud of my all-time favorite picture book biography. I love this book so much.

Today we started a new read aloud: No Talking. I think Andrew Clements is the master of school stories, and September is the perfect time to read an awesome school story. Hoping this read aloud leads to a bunch of my readers exploring Andrew’s phenomenal books.

We finished our first read aloud of the school year. This one is still a home run with kids. They loved it so darn much. I think I’ve read this one aloud to kids more than any other book. The end gets me EVERY time. 😭

In a cabin with 20 boys at 5th grade camp! 😳Had to bring a picture book to read to them before lights out. They loved the wordless book HIKE. It seemed to help them settle in before we fell asleep. 🏕️

In a cabin with 20 boys at 5th grade camp! 😳Had to bring a picture book to read to them before lights out. They loved the wordless book HIKE. It seemed to help them settle in before we fell asleep. 🏕️

The wonderful @colbysharp.bsky.social giving the sweetest shout-out to my forthcoming middle grade novel, BIRDY (out 2/17/26) #lbyr #readbirdy #bookposse #christyottavianobooks #lbyrfacultylounge #authorsofbsky

I loved Confessions of a Mango. Ruby and her twin brother transfer to a very competitive and intense charter school Benton. Ruby’s brother Bryce loves it. It’s his dream school. Ruby on the other hand feels like she is drowning. Is she the only won that feels this way?

Awesome way to start a school year. I’m heading to library to be inspired by these mentor texts.

The first ten picture books I read aloud to my students. youtu.be/E0EaZSqtH1w?...

Our read alouds for the week.

So illustrator @falynnk.bsky.social & I have our first graphic novel coming out in March, and there are YETIS!! You can pre-order CAMP MONSTER as part of this week's @barnesandnoble.com preorder sale if you'd like! Just use the code PREORDER25 through 9/5. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/camp-monst...

Wowza! CAT NAP is breathtaking. A beautiful work of art. I cannot imagine the work that went into making this amazing picture book. 🐈‍⬛

My fifth graders could not have loved this book more. They felt sooooo seen! 😆 If you haven’t read this one aloud to group of kiddos you are really missing out.

The library is always evolving. colbysharp.substack.com/p/all-the-bo...

Spending my last summer Sunday catching up on picture book reading and holy smokes. @colbysharp.bsky.social was absolutely right about this one. The last three pages WRECKED me in the best way. What a special book. @lourdesheuer.com @maxwelleaton.bsky.social

Read alouds week 1 of the new school year. (3 day week)

Read alouds week 1 of the new school year. (3 day week)

Fifth-grade teacher and author @colbysharp.bsky.social created the This Is a School Teachers' Guide: d3kr0g7umcubly.cloudfront.net/candlewick-p...

We ended the second day of school reading Vashti Harrison’s BIG. It is one of the most powerful picture books to read aloud to a classroom of young readers. My kids were floored. I can tell that they have giant hearts, and that they have a deep desire to do good in this world.

I was able to squeeze in one last summer read before I head back to work tomorrow, and I am so glad that I did. Growing Home is magical. I think it might be the best middle grade book to read aloud from 2025. The characters are so unique and unforgettable. What a fun book!!!!

Our first read aloud of the school year. LFG!!! open.substack.com/pub/colbysha...

Thank you to @colbysharp.bsky.social for including FORTS on the list of Awesome 2025 Books! www.mrcolbysharp.com/2025 #kidlit #picturebooks

Our first read aloud of the school year. LFG!!! open.substack.com/pub/colbysha...

Hoping to finish one more book before I head back of work on Monday.

I loved the first book in this series. Looking forward to reading this one. #kidlit

@jamesponti.bsky.social , you need to see this:

There is just something special about a James Ponti book. I loved the second book of The Sherlock Society even more than the first book, and I LOVED book one. Spending time with these kids again was so much fun, and the grandfather is one of the coolest adults you will ever meet in a children’s book

A beautiful celebration of FORTS. This picture book warmed my soul. ⛺️

Instead of stressing about the first day of school, I’m working on practice plans for tonight’s first 5/6 grade football practice. 📚 🏈

Imagine running a team of 30 on 83 cents a day for supplies. Welcome to teaching.

Just added The Interpreter to my @bookelicious.bsky.social classroom wishlist. Loved this beautiful picture book about a girl that is juggling being a kid with translating for her parents. www.bookelicious.com/account/regi... #FillMyShelf

Just added The Interpreter to my @bookelicious.bsky.social classroom wishlist. Loved this beautiful picture book about a girl that is juggling being a kid with translating for her parents. www.bookelicious.com/account/regi... #FillMyShelf

Kwame Alexander’s THE MIGHTY MACY is amazing. Young readers are going to find themselves captivated by this girl and her mission to save her school library. Kit Thomas’s art adds to much to Kwame’s amazing poems. Book drops in February.

My summer of reading. colbysharp.substack.com/p/finishing-...

Children's Literature Book Haul youtu.be/BJx_TNXjZq0

My thoughts hesding into the school year. open.substack.com/pub/colbysha...

📚 Looking for an alternative to the "big wishlist"? Teacher @colbysharp.bsky.social shows you how with #FillMyShelf! ℹ️ More info: www.bookelicious.com/educators/fillmyshelf/ colbysharp.substack.com/p/getting-my...

Check out @colbysharp.bsky.social's #FillMyShelf and create one of your own! www.bookelicious.com/educators/fi...

The @bookelicious.bsky.social #FillMyShelf book list builder is a great alternative to some of the other options. Having fun creating my book wish list! www.bookelicious.com/account/regi...

The @bookelicious.bsky.social #FillMyShelf book list builder is a great alternative to some of the other options. Having fun creating my book wish list! www.bookelicious.com/account/regi...

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. If you're looking for a way to introduce this defining moment to young readers, please consider sharing my picture book, MARVELOUS CORNELIUS, illus. by John Parra. As Mr. Rogers taught us, in moments such as these, "look for the helpers."

Starting to think about the upcoming school year. 😬 colbysharp.substack.com/p/getting-my...

Thank you!

I’m giving away two copies of John Schu’s Louder Than Hunger in tomorrow’s newsletter. colbysharp.substack.com

I’m giving away two copies of John Schu’s Louder Than Hunger in tomorrow’s newsletter. colbysharp.substack.com

6 Must Read 2025 Graphic Novels for Kids youtu.be/CW0z8_Gbrqk

Another amazing book from 2X Newbery Medalist Erin Estrada Kelly. I had so much fun getting to know Lila and watching her navigate friendships, trying to solve the possible murder of her grandfather, and a whole lot of ghosts. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Reminder! If you preorder my new novel, POCKET BEAR, be sure to upload your receipt to this page: read.macmillan.com/promo/mcpgpo... If you do, the @mackidsbooks.bsky.social team will send you one of these adorable #PocketBear keychains! 💛🧸 #mglit

Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme was so much fun. I can’t wait to see what my 5th graders think of this one. Thinking it will become part of our Weird Book Friday collection.

A Book Of Maps For You warmed my soul. I felt so happy reading it, and the end was 💜 💜 💜. I cannot wait to share this one with my students. So much love for this book. 🗺️