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read4funchat - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:00 PM EST

Good evening and welcome to the #Read4Fun Chat! Introduce yourself and share your current read.

participatechat Dec 3 @ 7:00 PM EST

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:00 PM EST

Hi Everyone! Kathy from CT. Currently reading Ms Bixby’s last day and the Power Of Moments #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:01 PM EST

Welcome to #Read4Fun Chat tonight. Lena Marie, moderator, joining from MA. Current read: Power of Moments and finishing Trell by Dick Lehr.

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:02 PM EST

Hi Kathy! Nice to see you tonight! #Read4Fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:02 PM EST

Hi Lena! How are you today? #read4fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:03 PM EST

Great! Wishing I had a few more hours in the day but ..... #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:03 PM EST

Hi #read4fun! Lisa, literacy specialist from MA. Reading #ThePowerofMoments.

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:03 PM EST

Reading the same here too - a bit behind the group though. #Read4Fun

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GreenReads4Fun Dec 3 @ 7:03 PM EST

Hello, #Read4Fun! Jennifer, Reading Specialist in VA. Currently reading The Handmaid’s Tale.

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:04 PM EST

Hi there! I have not read that one yet! #Read4Fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:04 PM EST

I am trying to finish all of the #2018mbm middle grade books! #read4fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:04 PM EST

I started it before the book group so I was ahead, but now I'm going back to reread. #read4fun

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read4funchat - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:05 PM EST

Here are tonight's Q's. Respond in any order but remember to include #Read4Fun in all your responses.

oonziela Dec 3 @ 7:05 PM EST

Hi #read4fun Oona from NJ. My current read:

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:05 PM EST

I love MG and YA titles! I am working on the Social Justice titles from 2017. #Read4Fun

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ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:05 PM EST

Hi from Jill in Fredericton, NB. I'm a Gr 6-12 Literacy Coordinator. Currently reading The Marrow Thieves by @cherie_dimaline. #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Dec 3 @ 7:05 PM EST

It’s REALLY good! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:06 PM EST

A1 Recently read Wishtree and thought the use of nature was creative. Great story! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:06 PM EST

Hi! That looks interesting! #Read4Fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:06 PM EST

Cannot wait to read that aloud. My next one! #read4fun

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aboyd_5 Dec 3 @ 7:06 PM EST

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is a great book for young children #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:06 PM EST

Hi Jill! Have not heard of that title. #Read4Fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:06 PM EST

The Wild Robot #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:07 PM EST

Really good! Would make a great read aloud! #Read4Fun

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oonziela Dec 3 @ 7:07 PM EST

A1: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. But stick with it. It’s about climate change and the writing is fantastic! #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:07 PM EST

Great recommend! #Read4Fun

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ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:07 PM EST

It is excellent. Loving it so far! #read4fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:08 PM EST

I loved it! We are reading the One and Only Ivan now so will be a great read aloud after! #read4fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:08 PM EST

Lucy and the Rocket Dog is a sweet story. #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:08 PM EST

Sounds like one I would be interested in reading! #Read4Fun

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shighley Dec 3 @ 7:08 PM EST

Greetings, #Read4Fun . One of my all-time favorite reads includes astronomy-- Navigating Early. Constellations play a big part. Enjoyed it so much I volunteered to write about it for the #nerdybookclub https://t.co/M9g5PuhyOn

GreenReads4Fun Dec 3 @ 7:08 PM EST

A1: I absolutely adored The Girl Who Drank the Moon...can’t recommend it enough! #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:05 PM EST

Here are tonight's Q's. Respond in any order but remember to include #Read4Fun in all your responses.

aboyd_5 Dec 3 @ 7:09 PM EST

I think that would be an interesting read! #read4fun

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oonziela Dec 3 @ 7:09 PM EST

A2: Highly recommend Following Atticus & Will’s Red Coat by @TomandAtticus — they’re about how nature/animals give us the answers we most need if we just listen! And the author’s personal transformation is impressive! #read4fun

kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:09 PM EST

I am also thinking of Pax..the #GRA16. Fabulous setting! #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:09 PM EST

Hi Susie! That looks great! I will have to read your review! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:10 PM EST

A2 My all time fav science example would be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Used clips to demo science to students. #Read4Fun

AssignmentHelpN Dec 3 @ 7:10 PM EST

How to get the Perfect Score for GRE https://t.co/TM2XcT7Mpj #nhed #TOKchat #Read4Fun

ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:10 PM EST

A1 The Darkest Dark by @Cmdr_Hadfield and The Girl Who Drank the Moon by @kellybarnhill.#Read4Fun

aboyd_5 Dec 3 @ 7:10 PM EST

Great recommend, I need to read that with my children! #read4fun

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LevineWrites Dec 3 @ 7:10 PM EST

#read4fun Please consider joining us right after this chat #SRLedChat Our topic tonight will be motivating students to love and learn from books. 7PM CT

oonziela Dec 3 @ 7:11 PM EST

I also really appreciated The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel, recommended to me by @thereadingzone, who is presenting on the connections between ELA and Environmental studies at #nerdcampnj #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:11 PM EST

Decided to have a free flowing #Read4Fun response format tonight. Thought there would be lots of recommends - so many already!

DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:12 PM EST

It's not science related, but a book I loved which has "moon" in the title is Ginny Moon. #read4fun

oonziela Dec 3 @ 7:12 PM EST

It could probably be 50-100 pages shorter, but Kingsolver is like Conroy. The additional volume is a trade-off for beautiful language! #read4fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:13 PM EST

My daughter was a Kingsolver fan many years ago. I will have to ask if she has read this one. #Read4Fun

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ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:14 PM EST

A2 I am listening to Lab Girl by @HopeJahren. It is reflective, beautiful, and poetic. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:14 PM EST

I have had that on my list forever! I think I would like to 'listen' to that one! #Read4Fun

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GreenReads4Fun Dec 3 @ 7:15 PM EST

I just had a friend recommend that one! Added it to my list! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:15 PM EST

A2 Love, love, love The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks! Can't stope sharing that title with everyone! #Read4Fun

kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:15 PM EST

Oh, good to know! I keep seeing that on kindle! #read4fun

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ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:16 PM EST

The author narrates and does a remarkable job. I highly recommend the audio. #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:16 PM EST

It's great! Ginny Moon is a character you'll root for throughout the entire book. #read4fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:16 PM EST

It is such an amazing story that will stick with you! #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:16 PM EST

Loved that one, too! #read4fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:17 PM EST

Have not ventured into audio but one of my many new year plans! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:17 PM EST

A2 Love finding picture books with a science theme. Just bought Owl Babies to go with a baby shower gift. #Read4Fun

shighley Dec 3 @ 7:17 PM EST

And of course, there's The Martian. Still haven't seen the movie. I have an ARC of Weir's newest, Artemis, but haven't read it yet. #Read4Fun

aboyd_5 Dec 3 @ 7:17 PM EST

Not much time for me to read anymore, working on my teaching degree! #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:18 PM EST

The whole story intrigues me and my curiosity about medical research just deepens! #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:18 PM EST

Two picture books I loved. One fiction based on the author's life and the other nonfiction. #read4fun

shighley Dec 3 @ 7:18 PM EST

What level? Thanks for joining #read4Fun

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ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:18 PM EST

I have not read this yet but downloaded it recently. Moving it up my TBR list! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:18 PM EST

I didn't read that one - did not see the movie either! #Read4Fun

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ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:19 PM EST

I hope she loves it! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:20 PM EST

Sometimes people think of science fiction when they think of science related books. #Read4Fun

shighley Dec 3 @ 7:21 PM EST

I often bought several books from the @NSTA Outstanding Trade Book Lists. They were great for science classes, ELA read alouds, and more. https://t.co/wiFCw0qOZN … #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:21 PM EST

Read Al Gore's book on global warming years ago. Should read updated book. #Read4Fun

aboyd_5 Dec 3 @ 7:22 PM EST

I do my student teaching the spring of 2019 so next school year! #read4fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:22 PM EST

There are so many great science trade books out there. Lots to connect with kids once you know their interests. #Read4Fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:23 PM EST

For me the weights are really important #read4fun

GreenReads4Fun Dec 3 @ 7:24 PM EST

Owl Moon is still one of my picture books!! #Read4Fun

ShelfieTalk Dec 3 @ 7:25 PM EST

I almost forgot the lovely MG novel See You In the Cosmos by @jackcheng. #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:25 PM EST

That is a classic! Lovely book! #read4fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:25 PM EST

My daughter's friend loves owls so wanted to make the connection for the baby. Not too many at the store. #Read4Fun

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shighley Dec 3 @ 7:26 PM EST

Science picture books getting lots of Caldecott buzz include Grand Canyon and How to Be an Elephant. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:26 PM EST

I think I read this but I will have to look it up! #Read4Fun

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kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:26 PM EST

We so need more of these beautiful nonfiction books in my school #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:27 PM EST

Seems like lots of 'shark' books out there lately. More than I recall seeing in the past. #Read4Fun

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aboyd_5 Dec 3 @ 7:27 PM EST

Those both look like they would be great to use in the classroom! #read4fun

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read4funchat - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:28 PM EST

Thanks for joining the #Read4Fun Chat tonight! Enjoy the Supermoon and have a great week!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:28 PM EST

Often it's the fiction titles that get the attention. So many great titles are probably missed! #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Dec 3 @ 7:28 PM EST

Thanks #read4fun and @Dr_LMR. Have a great week!

kathyiwanicki Dec 3 @ 7:29 PM EST

Thanks so much Lena for a great chat! #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Dec 3 @ 7:29 PM EST

Thanks for joining the #Read4Fun Chat tonight! Hope you all have a great week and find some time to tackle the TBR pile too!

shighley Dec 3 @ 7:29 PM EST

I read both of them in November. In addition to being a "story" they have lots of additional information. #Read4Fun

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