Little Free Library

I'm getting my own library!  And I am so excited!

Little Free Libraries is a not-for-profit that tries to put books into as many hands as possible.  I love reading and I love discussing books, so, these little libraries are PERFECT for me!

A good friend of mine is building me my very own library that we're going to stock with books.  We've already created a budget for books--$50 a year.  I'm also hoping to have books donated to the library.  Since I'm a teacher, I really want to have a wide mix of children's, young adult, and adult books. 

My little library has walls now!

My biggest "issue" with Little Free Libraries is that a lot of times the books seem to be outdated.  I am going to work very hard to make sure that the books are readable and that people in the neighborhood make my Little Free Library a regular destination.

If you are interested in learning more about Little Free Libraries, their site www.littlefreelibrary.org has great information (please you can see where Little Free Libraries are located in your area).  Of, if you want to help me stock the shelves of my Little Free Library, please let me know.

Happy Reading!

Happy Graduation Day, Class of 2013!

Today is graduation day at the school where I teach.  I've always had such an issue on graduation day because I get so darn sentimental.  This year, especially, I'm really going to miss the students.  I have a lot of seniors in the activities that I advise and I had a senior homeroom this year.

So, to get my mind thinking positive, instead of being gloomy, I decided to make a little care package for my students.  I was able to get all of the supplies for around $20 at the local dollar store, and it only took me about 30 minutes to put it all together.

The students really seemed to like the care package and the little words of wisdom.  I think I'll make this a tradition and do it every time I have a senior homeroom.