Carl Sandburg “Fog” was my introduction to poetry! It was the first poem that made me think that I could potentially like poems! That it wasn’t only for fancy people who liked opera and pate.
And anything by e.e. Cummings since anyone who openly flouted grammar rules was cool in my late elementary brain.
I teach middle school and I would highly recommend "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton. The vocabulary is challenging, but once kids get the plot and the cliff hanger ending, they are hooked! It lends itself to a great conversation about young love, jealousy, and if it's better to kill your boyfriend or let him marry another hottie :)
I have no suggestions, but I think this idea is very cool. (and slightly intimidating?). My much lamer plan this summer is the usual read for x amount of time every day, but this year's additional bonus is that if you read a book I pick (so...not Dog Man), you get $5. We'll see if they take me up on my bribe. 🤦♀️ My goal with that is mostly getting them used to branching out of their comfort zones. Anyway, I am definitely saving your idea for another time, because it's brilliant!
I would like to recommend The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty (sister of Liane Moriarty) it’s 3rd in the Kingdoms and Empires series but it was my kids entry point and it was such a good discussion. It’s an alternative reality with some magic aspects. Both my son (11) and daughter (13) really liked the series.
Knox, you absolute saint. This is pure gold.
This is amazing and something I feel I should challenge myself with as well!
Knox I would love an add on to this of classic books- kinda like you did with the movies!
Carl Sandburg “Fog” was my introduction to poetry! It was the first poem that made me think that I could potentially like poems! That it wasn’t only for fancy people who liked opera and pate.
And anything by e.e. Cummings since anyone who openly flouted grammar rules was cool in my late elementary brain.
I teach middle school and I would highly recommend "The Lady or the Tiger" by Frank R. Stockton. The vocabulary is challenging, but once kids get the plot and the cliff hanger ending, they are hooked! It lends itself to a great conversation about young love, jealousy, and if it's better to kill your boyfriend or let him marry another hottie :)
I have no suggestions, but I think this idea is very cool. (and slightly intimidating?). My much lamer plan this summer is the usual read for x amount of time every day, but this year's additional bonus is that if you read a book I pick (so...not Dog Man), you get $5. We'll see if they take me up on my bribe. 🤦♀️ My goal with that is mostly getting them used to branching out of their comfort zones. Anyway, I am definitely saving your idea for another time, because it's brilliant!
I would like to recommend The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty (sister of Liane Moriarty) it’s 3rd in the Kingdoms and Empires series but it was my kids entry point and it was such a good discussion. It’s an alternative reality with some magic aspects. Both my son (11) and daughter (13) really liked the series.
And when you want to move to the next step, books written as poetry are always high on my list. Heartbeat for Sharon Creech is so beautiful.
I don't have any recommendations for kids reading besides locking their electronics and going to the library.
But if you enjoy the weird of Kevin Wilson, Annie Hartnett is a great author to read. She does the weird with a great dash of humor. I love her books.
ohhh imma need to look her stuff up
Annie B. Jones raved about her first book, Rabbit Cake. Her newest on is The Road to Tender Hearts. You can't go wrong with any of her books.