Everyone has a story to tell. What is yours?
About a year ago, I came across a book called A Boy Like You and fell in love at first read. So you can only imagine how much I have anticipated the release of A Girl Like You. It’s finally here and I’m so excited to share it with you!
The world is full of stereotypes...especially when it comes to gender. Each and every girl is unique and deserves the right to follow her own dreams. I love that this book encourages girls to find their passions and talents, embrace what makes them unique, choose kindness, be their own advocates, take care of their hearts, and more! Swipe through to see a few of my favorite pages.
I am so grateful for another beautiful book that has captured my heart. The author’s note and writing activity in the back of the book are an added bonus to maximize the book’s message. This book is a must-read!
Do you have a few extra book jackets lying around? Here's a way to use them in your classroom library.
📷 The Teacher Next DoorI had so much fun making these letters a few summers back using book covers, Michael’s letters, and glue.⠀
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They’re still one of my favorite do it yourself projects! 💗
Can you recommend a book about...?
You know how much I love books, so it probably doesn't surprise you that I get asked this question a lot! Did you know that I have put together several book lists on my blog? You can find those here: storiesbystorie.com/book-lists-by-topic/
While I love my name now, growing up it was not always my favorite. I did not like being teased about it. “Tell me a story, Storie!” or “Is your middle name Book?” or “Is that your REAL name?” A name is a huge part of our identity. Each student in the classroom has a special name. It is our responsibility to learn AND respect each and every name. This includes how to spell and pronounce them. There are a handful of books written that celebrate the beauty, history, and magic behind names, but Your Name is a Song is a new book by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe that needs to be shared.
After spending a day at school hearing her name being mispronounced, a little girl tells her mom that she doesn’t want to return. In response, the mother teaches her the musicality and magic behind a wide variety of names. Empowered with this new knowledge, the girl returns to school the next day ready to share what she has learned with her classmates and teacher.
This book not only has a beautiful message, but the illustrations are gorgeous. I appreciate that the author has selected a large variety of names to celebrate, but has also taken the time to include a pronunciation guide and meaning behind each name. This would be a wonderful addition to your classroom, school, or home library.
Be sure to check out Your Name is a Song by @authorjamilah and @lupencita . Thank you to @theinnovationpress for sharing this book with my family in exchange for an honest review.
➡️ Head to my blog to grab a few FREE activities to pair with this book: storiesbystorie.com/your-name-is-a-song-activities/
Thank you for the freebie. It will be fun for my firsties this week!
Chrissy
First Grade Found Me