billy, forgot to tell you, but i’m working on several pieces myself – including a fantastic follow up to the Corbo stories – so keep writing away…

“making the call” by Easley – remember the replacement refs in the NFL last year? this book is from the author of one of the infamous calls – great book for my kids about what happens when your 15 minutes of fame in life goes terribly wrong – how you deal or stand with that – and good inside look at the NFL – gets you ready for the fall

“fight” by preston sprinkle – should be required reading for all the troublemakers at my school:) actually, probably only my gifted would get it – but a great book about what the gospel has to say about non-violence – and believe it or not, there’s a lot – really makes you re-examine – particularly with the 4th – how close people tie the USA in with their faith – and whether that’s the right call (spoiler alert: it’s not)

“smartpop summer preview” – great look at several pieces on YA material – including the hunger games – the part that was the best was the essay on how best friends NEVER get the girl in literature – or movies – that while the best friend girl seems to always land her guy, that never works on the opposite side – great, cute point – we may read it in class this fall

“quiet kids” by fonseca – book primarily for parents of introverts – really works well for teachers, like me, and how to teach introverts – we’ll use some of the activities this fall – if nothing else, as a way for everyone in class to realize that not everyone loves dealing with people 24/7 – there are some of us that need our quiet time:)

hope your week is a great one
maf