Here’s what I have for the new year…

“Outrunning the Demons” – book on runners who’ve used running as therapy – lots of trauma – it made me grateful that I’ve lasted as long as I have on the roads

“Optimisfits” – for those who see JC as the ultimate rebel – what they can read between skateboarding sessions, I guess

“Ten Innings at Wrigley” – Cubs baseball – 1979 game that was crazy – the author knew the subject – even launch angles from WGN – good read

“Smart, but Scattered Teen” – good book for me on how to be patient and address students who aren’t maybe always thinking very much:)

“We Say #NeverAgain” – great book from Parkland survivors – high school kids in the jn department wrote about their experiences – not sure middle or high school kids will read it – but educators should

“Differently Wired” – was in a jam for a book – from the public library – the lady doesn’t like teachers – or public ed – so I wasn’t predisposed to enjoy the book – but I do sympathize with her problems

“STEAM Stories: The Picnic Problem” – cute picture book about how to use math and science to “save the day” – would love to use that format with my own kids – adapt it – for our books

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