#Read4Fun Archive
Upbeat, ignited chat designed to inspire educators to #Read4Fun! 1st & 3rd Sundays at 7:00-7:30 pm EST moderated by @Dr_LMR
Sunday February 21, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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Woohoo! This is going to be a good one! So excited you can make it!
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Welcome to the chat! Please introduce yourself & share what book you are currently reading. https://t.co/Afq92VtGOE
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Hey, everyone! Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach here!
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Here we go! Let the fun begin! Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself & share your current book! https://t.co/1LgRtqpJfl
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Welcome to the chat! Please introduce yourself & share what book you are currently reading. https://t.co/Afq92VtGOE
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Hi - I'm Mollee, elem. librarian from NC but love . Currently reading Pax & starting George. Excited to chat w/ y'all :)
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Hi friends! Lena Marie from MA looking forward to chatting tonight!
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Hi friends! Connie from NY here. Currently reading The Littlest Cowboy by Maggie Shayne
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Hi there! Glad you could join us tonight!
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Jennifer from FL! Literacy specialist and co-founder of ! Excited to be with you all here tonight!
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Welcome Mollee! So glad you could make it tonight!
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Hi Mollee! Great to see you here at !
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Hi! Glad you could join us!
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Hello from Kim and Jill joining from NB Canada. Currently reading The Glass Sword and Symptoms of Being Human.
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Hi my friend! Always love anytime I get to see you!
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Hi my fellow book-a-holics! Marlena here from Nashville!
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Hi guys! Tavia from Norfolk VA.
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Hello ladies! SO glad to see you here!
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Hi . Tiffany, special ed. teacher from Maine.
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Lynne, MS teacher-librarian, current YA read ARC of Into the Dim, engrossing time travel novel.
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Hi Connie! So excited for tonight! Lots of fans!
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Hey everyone! Katie, elem. ed student at MSU. Next on my list is Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
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Currently reading The Innovator's Mindset as well as The Wishing Spell, & Einstein's Alley.
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My current book is When Breath Becomes Air - very moving book!
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Woohoo! Our Marlena is here! So excited to see you my friend!
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Hi all! Tami, HS English teacher, California
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Secondary English teacher candidate at Elon U. Currently reading Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
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Hello everyone Rizza here from Philippines!
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Currently reading Shadowshaper & just finished All American Boys.
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Hi I'm Christina from IL. I'm currently reading Greenglass House
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Hi Jen! ❤️ the topic tonight!
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Hi Marlena! SO great ot see you here!
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in Florida Sunny Sweet is not Sorry
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Hi Kim and Jill! Happy Sunday! Excited to talk on with y'all!
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Hello my name is ! Excited for the chat and all the suggestions!
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Hi! I'm Lorrie from Texas. Can't wait to talk about YA books. Have my Amazon page ready to add more titles to my wishlist.
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Hi, Jen! Glad to be here!
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Trever Reeh from Omaha, NE Cuurently Reading: I'll Give You the Sun.
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Hi Katie! Great to see you here at ! :)
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One of my favorite books ever
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Nicole, hs English teacher in Brockton, MA. Just finished Emmy & Oliver
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I've been in your state all week! Enjoying he sun and reading!
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Hi Tiffany! Welcome to ! Excited to see you here tonight!
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All-American Boys is on my TBR list!
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Welcome Lorrie! Glad you could join us tonight!
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Woohoo! Tavia is here! Hi friend :)
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Hi Trevor. I'll Give You the Sun was probably my favorite read last year@treverreeh
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Hi Nicole! I am excited to read this one! Welcome!
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Hi Marge-glad you could join the chat tonight!
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Good book! One of my favorite YA books so far!
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Sunday night fun is !
Thanks!
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Hi Trever! Great to see you here tonight at ! :)
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Hi ! Assistant Super from Pittsburgh checking in. Currently reading Power of Branding by and
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Isn't Shadowshaper awesome?
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Hi Christina :) Can't wait to chat about books!
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Kaitlyn, currently studying special education at Michigan State University! Currently reading The Broken Places
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Ann here from MD....excited to chat tonight
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Welcome Christina! Glad to have you join us this evening!
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I am with you! fills my cart for sure! :)
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Haven't read that one yet!
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Woohoo! Our wonderful Marge! So great to see you here at ! :)
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Shadowshaper was my Christmas read. Awesome book!
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Hi Tami! Glad you could join the chat tonight!
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Peggy Gordon from West VA-hello!
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Hi Rizza! Woohoo! Representing the Philippines :) So excited to have you here tonight at ! Welcome!
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Thanks! Excited to hear about what everyone is reading.
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Hi there! Glad you could join us tonight!
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Hi Jessica! I am interested in hearing more about this book! Welcome!
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A1 YA lit presents adolescent issues and offers real-life interests and experiences which that age group can relate to.
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It was great - different twist on YA
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happy to be learning with all of you!
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. Current books are Analog's Lighter Side and Tuesday with Morrie.
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Sherman Alexie's book is one for the ages. Go for it!
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A1: I love that is universal in its themes & direct storytelling; often char. experiences are a first, emotions are so pure
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This is my first year working in 4-6, really hoping to get some good ideas for books. I'm used to lower elementary.
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A1: High Engagement that grabs me from the beginning.
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A1. I tend to gravitate toward fantasy, adventure, & supernatural elements. The more woo-woo the better!
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Not familiar with the first but read the second.
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Just finishing up reading Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini! What a great and powerful book! Has anyone else read this?
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So many books TBR but currently reading The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
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Hello . Anabel from NC. Can't chat long but wanted to say hi.
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Can't do vampire stories!! So many YA titles with them!
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Aw, hey, thanks! It's an oldie, but a favorite of mine! & gang!
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Hi I'm Natalia and I'm a preservice teacher from Medicine Hat. Looking forward to chatting about the literature!
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That's one of my favorites. Have you read any of his other books?
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A1) Reading young adult literature makes me feel like a young adult again! Reminds me why I fell in love with reading.
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A1. Telling complex tales in variety of genres; fearless writing.
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A1: I like a good, believable plot and quirky characters
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"Emotions are so pure." Completely agree, Mollee! https://t.co/yiHSRMqm0O
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A1: I love that is universal in its themes & direct storytelling; often char. experiences are a first, emotions are so pure
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A1 Topics that are meaningful to YA readers, relationships, authentic dialogue, elements of reflection and rehearsal for life.
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Agreed Trever! Also usually easy to read. https://t.co/Tuk3rPVi8m
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A1: High Engagement that grabs me from the beginning.
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Hi Carl from Emerald Australia
Guarding a door at school swimming sports
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Hi there! Been seeing you here and there! Hope all is well!
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yes! It's wonderful - Thousand Splendid Suns is powerful mother/daughter story by him. I highly recommend
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Woohoo! Our Anabel popping in! Great to see you friend :)
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A1: Love that YALit often makes no excuses and offers such honest, realistic voices and emotion.
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A1: YA characters are so honest. Helps me understand the world of my Ss
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A1: is so readily accessible for teens because of the many universal themes. I esp. like the coming of age theme.
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Cami from Missouri checking in!! Currently reading Forbidden and Firefly Hollow
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Completely! Often from the first page I find!
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Love "Fearless Writing" - its the truth! https://t.co/1o1BNZBdM2
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A1. Telling complex tales in variety of genres; fearless writing.
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I'm just the opposite! That's what makes so great--we all have different things we like!
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A1 the way it connects and relates to our life's experiences
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Novels written by Kate DiCamillo are great!
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Sheila Turnage, Wonder, Fish in a Tree, The Real Boy some of my favorites.
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A1 a plot that the kids can relate to and one that's believable.
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I think the relationship piece I find is very special! Yes! :)
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A1: YA lit. can present real world issues in a way that young readers can relate to and engage with.
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Ack! The One and Only Ivan, of course!
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A1 Fast paced, real- life, social issues create a love of reading way beyond reading for testing
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I have not yet. I fell in love with his writing I will have to read some of his other works. Any suggestions?
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Yes-I liked it and didn't like it all at the same time. Some very disturbing parts.
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A1. Enjoy how complex issues are simplufied enough for YA to understand but keep their impact to open young minds
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It is great when having convos with Ss - they try to convince me that I will like them!
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A1: Relating to characters and situations they are going through
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Hi, Jen. Dropping in for just a bit!
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Fearless writing. I agree. Do you think it is because the audience is so open to new ideas?
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A1: allows teens to relate. They know they aren't alone.
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Love the adult undertones, yet the innocence of youth. Exciting, out of the ordinary escape to everyday life with 4 kids!!
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Check out for some great reviews of elementary books!
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Currently reading the One and Only Ivan with the kids. They LOVE it! So do I!
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Welcome Natalia! Can't wait to chat YA books!
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A1: I especially love its ability to help adults connect with youth.
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Hey there, Maggie! Love your books!
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Students also get a kick out of reading what their teacher is reading
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Hi my friend! I always love seeing you in chats! Thanks for popping in! :)
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Yes! Loved Edward Tulane!
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And the characters grapple w/ tough stuff. Shows resilience. https://t.co/Js1EZm8TNl
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A1: YA lit. can present real world issues in a way that young readers can relate to and engage with.
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Yes, this is a special book! Loved using it as a read aloud!
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YA writers care deeply about what they're doing; YA readers recognize it and respond with open hearts.
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I like books that get the kids interested in reading. Not easy in special ed., especially older students.
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Agreed! I love the way you put it: "rehearsal for life." https://t.co/Ozfyj3b4nn
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A1 Topics that are meaningful to YA readers, relationships, authentic dialogue, elements of reflection and rehearsal for life.
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Here is the door I'm guarding. Keeping students seperate from public.
Thall shall not pass! https://t.co/lMK8prjgUp
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As parents and educators, we appreciate the insight YA can provide.
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Welcome Cami! Glad you could make it tonight!
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Great point! It never fails! They definitely get excited with me as well!
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A1: Agreeing with and others about YA's great emphasis on emotions
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Jumping in a bit late! 4th grade ELA from CT
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hi Jen. Mild day here but tomorrow is to be a scorcher.
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Dumplin' was excellent for that connection.
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And it helps me make recommendations. https://t.co/CstIzXKKdC
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Students also get a kick out of reading what their teacher is reading
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I'm visualizing Gandalf right now!
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And don't you just love Despereaux! I am not even a fan of mice!
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hi. Hope you had a relaxing weekend.
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A1 Bothe males and females are engaged and want to discuss
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What books have you found that are sure wins? I always try graphic novels.
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Its been a while since I've chatted with !
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Agree! So many of my middle schoolers see the books I'm reading and want them when I'm done!
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Hi Paul! Welcome! We are on Q1 with ! Talking ! :)
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Such a special book. Can't recommend it enough!
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yes, it becomes a door for discussion if we share the reading.
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But good YA never talks down to its readers. They can tell.
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not sure why so many students want to know whats on othersiee if this door.
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I'm embarrassed to share I haven't read that one yet! 😳
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That's the best part! Or when they give you one of theirs!
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I did, thanks! Testing season is heating up here, so I'm making naps a priority. How was yours?
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It feels like you've accomplished something wonderful, doesn't it?
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A1: I love how YA and MG books make serious topics approachable. It helps creates a safe space for discussion.
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I just read Gabi, Girl in Pieces & Gabi was refreshingly honest. She had questions & thoughts every teen could relate. Awesome!
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The kids really like the graphic novels. I am doing a two day a week literature circle where I read.
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Joining now. Just got back from a long run.
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my daughter had first soccer game of year and the Sunday I cleaned paddocks. Relaxing
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I haven't read that one either! My school did it as a read aloud when I was a para but never read it myself.
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Totally agree. Best YA authors are masters of knowing teens are intelligent; deserve to be treated as such https://t.co/PNppwKj51f
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But good YA never talks down to its readers. They can tell.
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American Born Chinese is great
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That's wonderful! Very cool. https://t.co/16ULwJM2BS
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The kids really like the graphic novels. I am doing a two day a week literature circle where I read.
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Hi Judy! Glad you could make it!
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A1: I like pretty much anything with lots of action.
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A1: YAL appeals to me because I find it very relatable to not only you, but also your students, which gets them very involved!
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Yep. What Paul said. https://t.co/d99nNJdxdQ
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A1: I love how YA and MG books make serious topics approachable. It helps creates a safe space for discussion.
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Agreed! https://t.co/aW30oNW4xQ
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A1: I love how YA and MG books make serious topics approachable. It helps creates a safe space for discussion.
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John Green books are very popular.
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A2 Loved Flipped, The Book Thief, The Giver
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A2 I love Hoot and Flush by Carl Hiaasen
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I can't keep graphic novels on my shelves! Ss love Amulet, El Deafo, Sunny Side Up, Nimoma, etc
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Connie, it is beautiful out now with a full moon, so it was hard to stop running but am here now for
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A1: An example is Crenshaw - homelessness and hunger are far reaching and tough to talk about. This book is a discussion starter.
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Absolutely! TA authors trust their audience and know they can handle intelligent writing
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Hey back at you! I see you're discussing YA tonight. I've promised to write one for my grands this year.
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A2: The Giver!! My absolute favorite!
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One of my Ss loved it and wrote a great review. https://t.co/JHgrBUNbVt
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I just read Gabi, Girl in Pieces & Gabi was refreshingly honest. She had questions & thoughts every teen could relate. Awesome!
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A2: I loved the Red Queen. The Weight of Feathers was great because it gave me so much to think about. Imagery was beautiful.
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Hi Judy! Welcome! We just jumped into Q2! Favorite titles :)
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yes. They understand where readers are at.
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A2. Absolutely True Diary, Speak, Bone Gap, Impossible, Court of Thorns and Roses
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When it comes out you'll have to share it with the community! https://t.co/yyZSf6cUcc
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Hey back at you! I see you're discussing YA tonight. I've promised to write one for my grands this year.
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A2: Symptoms of Being Human
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Doing lit. circles to get the ss into books that they can't read due to their disability. Trying to encourage love of books.
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Anyone read Going Bovine? It's a few years old but amazing
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A2) Just started Unwind by Neal Shusterman. Also read Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos.
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SPEAK was very intense and was extremely popular years ago and remains pretty popular now.
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This one is on my TBR list! Headed for the top of the pile now. https://t.co/tWeEhde2Op
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A2: Symptoms of Being Human
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A2: so hard to pick titles; Any by
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My son had to read that one in high school - that was the first I'd even heard of it! Loved it also!
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Loved The Mortal Instruments series, Hunger Games series, and I'm slowly working on the Divergent series.
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A2: Everything, Everything; All the Bright Places; I'll Give You the Sun; Dumplin', Nimoma...too many good ones to mention!
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Trying to keep up. Haven't done Twitter chats for almost a year. Sorry if I miss something.
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Adding this to my list :)
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A2: The Book Thief, Absolutely True Diary, The Uglies series
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A2 HS Dumplin, Not if I See You First, All American Boys, Orbiting Jupiter, Extraordinary Means, Red Queen, Read Between The Lines
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A2: Ruta Sepetys' Out of the Easy, Jason Reynolds All American Boys Kelly Fiore. Thicker Than Water.
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A2) I am the Messenger, I'll Give You the Sun and Looking for Alaska
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A2 the honest truth by captivated all 44 students and stole our hearts. We still talk about it
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Too many to mention! but find YA themselves like books
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Too many to mention! but find YA themselves like books
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Everything, Everything on my list!
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Sounds great Tiffany! Do you use audio books for any of your S's?
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Just finished Crenshaw as a read aloud in my 6th grade class and Ss loved it. I'm sure some Ss could relate too😥
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A2. As I work with a lot of outdoors Ss, John Marsdens Tomorrow when the war began series resonates
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The problem I have with all books is that I want to read WAY MORE than I can fit in!
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Everything, Everything, Six of Crows, Eleanor and Park, All the Bright Places.
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still need to read orbiting Jupiter. I really don't know what's taking me so long!
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Hey first-timer. Didn't want to jump in but this topic is pulling me in. So hi. Quinn, Salt Lake City.
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I know :) is always fast and full of ideas :) We will archive with after the chat :)
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I"ve not heard of that one Tami.
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Ss also like the I survived books. Not as fun for me. But I suppose it's not about me. :)
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Reading this one now. Glad to know you liked it!
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My daughters were teens when they started reading books. https://t.co/d3otntNErX
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Too many to mention! but find YA themselves like books
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Loved Red Queen too! Can't wait to read Glass Sword!
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we are starting a school wide read aloud tomorrow! Hopefully my 2lb bag of purple jellybeans shows up early 👍👍👍
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A2 Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks is a recent discovery but a new favorite. Also the Unwind series.
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A2: Recently been recommending Red Queen by & Extraordinary Means by
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A2: Just finished Ship Breaker by Pablo Bacigalupi and loved it too!
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Verse: American Ace by Marilyn Nelson
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Just bought Dumplin--can't wait to read it!
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A2 MG Fuzzy Mud, Crossover, House Arrest, Honest Truth, Paper Things, The War That Saved My Life, Lumberjanes, Sunny Side Up
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Okay, I am so excited for this. I am going to grab it for me and my son! Thanks for the rx!
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The Giver remains a classic to this day
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My list seems endless too!
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A2: All American Boys, Dumplin', An Ember in the Ashes, and The Wrath and the Dawn.
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A2 john green, divergent series and adding more to the list from all those you all mentioned! Excited for a copy of the book thief
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Yes to Neil Shusterman's books. Challenger Deep is another winner, literally. https://t.co/Nr691fS1RO
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A2) Just started Unwind by Neal Shusterman. Also read Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos.
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It's by Libba Bray. I loved its irreverence
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A2 Read 'We Are All Made of Molecules' over winter break, favorite one I've read in years. Reminded me of I'll Give You the Sun.
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teaches deep empathy for both Ss and Ts. Important read!
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Woohoo!!! We are thrilled you are here, Quinn! Welcome :) Jump right in. Favorite Young Adult books?
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A2b. And I always have to plug Terry Pratchetts Discworld novels. Still cant put obe down when I start.
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You won't be disappointed!
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A2: All time fav is Twilight! Totally blame my middle school Ss for getting me addicted to vamps!😉 https://t.co/h2XvdHFpuD
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Drowned City my latest graphic novel purchase about hurricane Katrina.
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Yep, this is me :) https://t.co/niin41G4RI
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The problem I have with all books is that I want to read WAY MORE than I can fit in!
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I can't wait, either! So excited about it.
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I so agree! We spend lots of time in Lit class just chatting about books we read and liked.
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A2: Some kind of courage, the honest truth, orbiting jupiter, full cicada moon - list goes on and on!
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The best recommendations for me too--found so many great books watching what kids bring to class. https://t.co/itDZ6yh28f
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The best book recommendations for students come from other students. We need to prioritize book talks in the classroom.
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The Rest of Us Just Live Here
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The whole Unwind series is amazing. I highly recommend all of them.
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No worries Tiffany-it's moving really fast tonight. Lots of YA enthusiasm!
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I have use audio books through Raz-Kids. I have discussed audio books. But there's an incredibly strong filter at school
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Excellent! Adding to my list!
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🍇 I know they're grapes but closet emoji to purple jelly beans. Can't wait! https://t.co/TTTP5mNbqm
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we are starting a school wide read aloud tomorrow! Hopefully my 2lb bag of purple jellybeans shows up early 👍👍👍
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Yes! Also lov narrator's voice in Disreputable History. https://t.co/P3m43uuA1i
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A2 Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks is a recent discovery but a new favorite. Also the Unwind series.
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that book upset me, but it was a good book.
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Q2"Gone" series "Awaken" anything by Chris Crutcher , John Green, "The Last Days of Summer" Joan Bauer
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couldn't agree more! If we dont expose students to what some experience daily - how can we expect empathy?
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You will love it, with a capital L!!
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House Arrest, Sweet, What We Saw
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I liked Unwind as well--it was an interesting way to approach that topic.
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A2 Harry Potter series, The Maze Runner, Hunger Games series, Deep Blue series, Raging Sea
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Going to have to move it closer to the top of my pile!
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A2: Illuminae is a must read.
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I'm sure that's all problem all book lovers share, myself included!
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Oh my goodness. Have I not talked it up enough!!!! 😁😁
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This is a good time to recognize the impact that Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird had on teen https://t.co/RhKEiLFcZV
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Join our Remind community for updates and reminders on all things ! Simply text "" to 81010. https://t.co/n6FsL72Bci
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Just like to point out. Fat fingers and small phone. Plus one eye on guard duty. Equals poir spelling.
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And this is a problem? Why? :) - lurking
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And I buy way more than I should!!
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Feed by M.T Anderson. People love it or hate it. It's polarizing, no in between but very topical
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You liked What We Saw? That author's previous book was one of my all-time favorites.
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Currently reading The Girl in the Spider's Web. So good. Keeps the story of Lisbeth Salander alive. Woot!
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Thanks for the recommendation
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I love having an emotional reaction to what I read. It means I recognized a truth about myself
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A2 so I guess while I'm at it, Rapture Practice by -- fave book I read in 2014.
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it was an eye opening read, it's a discussion piece.
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I will never be able to read all the books that I want to. Not enough years in a lifetime!
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I liked Beginning of Everything. Red Queen is on my list. https://t.co/KHUGOaJmwD
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A2: Recently been recommending Red Queen by & Extraordinary Means by
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Family got me a T-shirt: It's not hoarding if it's books.
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Seconded. There are just too many books and not enough reading time in my days. https://t.co/CFzdoXJF9p
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The problem I have with all books is that I want to read WAY MORE than I can fit in!
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A2: I read the Hunger Games series in about 12 days during college. That started me back into YA/Children's lit
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Loved Orbiting Jupiter and The Honest Truth!
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yeah, his Rapture Practice is as well. Seems to capture "important topics" but still great reading.
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I need to find that - poster size for my house!! https://t.co/yAhXfUfrnH
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Family got me a T-shirt: It's not hoarding if it's books.
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I LOVED the Hunger Games series. Haven't ventured to watch the movies....
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You will not be disappointed:) Enjoy!
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Got an advanced copy of Haters by Jesse Andrews couldn't put it down.
