Mr. Kinney's sketchbook, book donation station, 1,000's of passionate educators!
Joy Cowley and Aaron Reynolds!!
Met and loved both of those amazing authors! Joy Cowley~big highlight for this primary teacher!
Megan McDonald (Judy Moody author!!!) and Heidi from Heidisongs!
DAV PILKEY! He's not just Captain Underpants friends! His speech brought this teacher to tears! Then I laughed....a lot!
New friends-genuine and kind-Heidi and
The line for The Sisters formed hours before the start time! PACKED HOUSE!
I've met these amazing teachers quite a few times and I have something new to tell them each time! Reading Rockstars! Loved tweeting with them during IRA14!
Curious George lovin' and P. David Pearson~I LOVED his speech!
and then there was a little Mary Pope Osborne! (author of Magic Tree House Series!)
Who is this? THIS is Amanda Hartman, TC Staff Developer and author. I'm a big fan! Her session spoke to my nonfiction soul!
Sharon Robinson, author and daughter to none other than JACKIE ROBINSON shared stories of her family. You know I love number 42!
Have you read RUMP by Leisl Shurtliff? If not, add it to your summer reads! I picked it up for A's class!
If you have not met Zero and One by Kathryn Otoshi, you will want them~character ed told in the most kid friendly way possible with great illustrations. Two (now on my wishlist) comes out later this year!
and last but not least, SAVE THE DATE for IRA15! I can't wait!
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