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participatechat Nov 5 @ 7:00 PM EST

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DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:02 PM EST

Hi @Dr_LMR and #read4fun! Lisa, a literacy specialist from MA. Currently reading From Striving to Thriving by @Stephharvey49 & @AnnieTWard

Rdene915 Nov 5 @ 7:03 PM EST

Hi #read4fun Rachelle from Pittsburgh, teach languages and STEAM, reading the #growthmindset playbook now

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GreenReads4Fun Nov 5 @ 7:03 PM EST

Hello, #Read4Fun! Jennifer, Reading Specialist in VA. I’m reading (and snorting throughout 😂) The Upside of Unrequited by @beckyalbertalli.

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:00 PM EST

Welcome to #Read4Fun Chat!

36sarahthomas Nov 5 @ 7:03 PM EST

I'm Sarah Thomas in NE. I'm reading Danny the Champion of the world out loud to my boys 10 and 8. #Read4fun

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Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:03 PM EST

My name is Christina Arlofski and I am in the Education Program @ Austin Peay State University. Currently reading A Dog's Purpose #Read4Fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:04 PM EST

Evening #Read4Fun. Stacey from NJ...it’s been a while. Just about to open the cover of Brave, the sequel to Awkward. Also re-reading Wonder.

shighley Nov 5 @ 7:04 PM EST

Greetings from rainy Indianapolis. Finishing up Patina by @JasonReynolds83 #read4fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:05 PM EST

Here are the Qs for tonight. Use A1, A2, or A3 to respond and remember to include #Read4Fun in your tweet.

DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:05 PM EST

Oooh, you reminded me that I have that one to read. Maybe, I'll read it next. #Read4Fun

In reply to @shighley, @JasonReynolds83

aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:05 PM EST

#read4fun Hi, I am a Junior K-6 education major At APSU in clarksville TN. I am currently reading a poem book called the uncaged wallflower

rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:06 PM EST

I'm Allison a K-8 librarian from STL #Read4Fun

aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:06 PM EST

#read4fun LOVE that book. The movie makes me cry every single time!

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Jenn_Danella Nov 5 @ 7:06 PM EST

My name is Jenn and I am studying elementary ed (PreK-4th) at West Chester University. I'm currently reading The Glass Castle! #Read4Fun

Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:07 PM EST

Yes! It's my third time reading it! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:08 PM EST

A1 Here are two favorite gratitude books. #Read4Fun

36sarahthomas Nov 5 @ 7:08 PM EST

A1 My classroom loved the Single Shard. On their own they discussed wasteful eating in the cafeteria #Read4fun

In reply to @shighley, @JasonReynolds83

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:09 PM EST

I love The Giving Tree! #Read4Fun

shighley Nov 5 @ 7:09 PM EST

So pleased to see many pre-service Ts here. Always wonder how my career would've been diff if social media had been around earlier #read4fun

Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:09 PM EST

I absolutely LOVE The Giving Tree! Those are awesome books for Gratitude :) #Read4Fun

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MsSiskclass Nov 5 @ 7:10 PM EST

#Read4Fun Hi,I am a sophomore studying special education at APSU, I am currently reading the play Faust for a class.

Rdene915 Nov 5 @ 7:10 PM EST

A1 I love the book the Giving Tree, have it in Spanish also, #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:11 PM EST

Half the Sky, which I read many years ago, was one of the hardest books to read, but it made me very appreciative of my life. #read4fun

GreenReads4Fun Nov 5 @ 7:11 PM EST

A2: Wonder, Each Kindness, Maxi’s Secrets, Save Me A Seat, The War That Saved My Life, Refugee, Fish In A Tree #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:05 PM EST

Here are the Qs for tonight. Use A1, A2, or A3 to respond and remember to include #Read4Fun in your tweet.

rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:11 PM EST

A1: Gratitude books I love are: #Read4Fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:11 PM EST

A1 Love Thank You Mr. Faulker by @PatriciaPolacco Such an incredible book. Read it every year when I was in the classroom. #Read4Fun

Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:12 PM EST

A1: Today I am Grateful by Lorraine Miller, Thankful by Eileen Spinelli, I'm Thankful by Terri-Sue Hill are great Gratitude books #Read4Fun

shighley Nov 5 @ 7:12 PM EST

A1: showing my age, but still love The Boxcar Children. If they can make it, surely I can. #optimism #read4fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:12 PM EST

Great list you have there. #Read4Fun

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rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:13 PM EST

A1: Gratitude books I love are: #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:13 PM EST

A2: Save Me a Seat, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, & one I just finished, Caleb and Kit. #empathy #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:14 PM EST

A2 Here are some Empathy/Compassion titles I enjoyed. #Read4Fun

aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:14 PM EST

A1, when pigs fly such a great story. #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

I love this book! Was lucky enough to meet @LynMullalyHunt in Maine @nErDcampNNE and she is amazing! #Read4Fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

A2 Fish In a Tree, Wonder, Awkward, Those Shoes. So many books for this category. #Read4Fun

MsSiskclass Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

A1: Two books I love about gratitude.I read these both as a kid. #Read4Fun

Jenn_Danella Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

I think A Chair for My Mother would be great for optimism. #Read4Fun

aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

A2, I think that Charlottes web applies to both Gratitude, Optimism, Empathy and Compassion. Will forever be one of my fav books. #Read4Fun

Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:16 PM EST

A2: I absolutely love these three books to spark empathy and compassion #Read4Fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:16 PM EST

What an amazing opportunity! #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

I love this book! Was lucky enough to meet @LynMullalyHunt in Maine @nErDcampNNE and she is amazing! #Read4Fun

Rdene915 Nov 5 @ 7:16 PM EST

Following along with the books shared, trying to think of some :) #Read4Fun

alyssa_kinnard Nov 5 @ 7:16 PM EST

I attend Rowan University and am intrigued that many of the books being mentioned are assigned books for my classes #read4fun #cantwait

MsSiskclass Nov 5 @ 7:17 PM EST

I love Last Stop on Market Street! Very good list you have. #read4fun

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Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:17 PM EST

Charlotte's Web is one of my all time favorites :) Great Answer! #Read4Fun

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mmorriswrite Nov 5 @ 7:17 PM EST

Hi #Read4Fun! Squeezing in a few minutes to say hello tonight!

GreenReads4Fun Nov 5 @ 7:18 PM EST

A3: Dear Martin, The Hate U Give, Refugee, A Long Walk To Water, I Am Malala, March Books 1-3, How It Went Down #Read4Fun

read4funchat - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:05 PM EST

Here are the Qs for tonight. Use A1, A2, or A3 to respond and remember to include #Read4Fun in your tweet.

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:18 PM EST

Yes! Me too! #Read4Fun

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iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:18 PM EST

This may sound crazy, but I did not like that book at all the first time I read it. Now I cry like a baby when I read it. #Read4Fun

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shighley Nov 5 @ 7:18 PM EST

A2: I second Each Kindness for empathy, a book that has stayed with me. How will we be remembered? What if we never meet again? #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:18 PM EST

Haven't read Life of a cactus yet! On my list! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:19 PM EST

A3 Lots of great SJ titles which is great for sparking conversations! #Read4Fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:19 PM EST

Small world...my sister went to Rowan. #Read4Fun

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shighley Nov 5 @ 7:19 PM EST

A2: I second Each Kindness for empathy, a book that has stayed with me. How will we be remembered? What if we never meet again? #read4fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:19 PM EST

I need to check that one out! #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:19 PM EST

It's a wonderful book! You'll enjoy it! #Read4Fun

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mmorriswrite Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

I read one of these...think I have copies of the other two. This has been a tough year for reading for me. I need to catch up! #Read4Fun

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aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

A3,Junie B Jones applies to many of these as well. #Read4Fun Even as a college student I still read these books!

Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

That's a great book for empathy! I want to use this book in the classroom! #Read4Fun

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iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is also a great book for compassion (in the end). #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

I agree! A classic for me and love sharing with a new generation! #Read4Fun

aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:15 PM EST

A2, I think that Charlottes web applies to both Gratitude, Optimism, Empathy and Compassion. Will forever be one of my fav books. #Read4Fun

rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

A2: Empathy & Compassion favs: #Read4Fun

MsSiskclass Nov 5 @ 7:20 PM EST

A2: The Invisible Boy and The Name Jar are both great elementary level books that spark empathy. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

Lucky to have met @getnicced last week at @bostonbookfest and she is great! Another title coming next year! #Read4Fun

aboucher_ Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

Thank you so much for sharing, i actually havent heard of any of these books! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

She is truly AMAZING! @LynMullalyHunt is a superstar for love of reading! #Read4Fun

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shighley Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

I read it around 2nd grade. Came into living room crying. Ps asked, "What's wrong?" I answered, "Charlotte died!" #Read4Fun

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Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

A3: These books cover different types of social justices, such as poverty, prejudice, and equality. I hope to use them in my class #Read4Fun

GreenReads4Fun Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

Small Great Things is on my TBR, along with Hillbilly Elegy! 🙂 #Read4Fun

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iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:21 PM EST

A3 I feel like half of Dr. Seuss’s books would be great candidates for #socialjustice books. #Read4Fun

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:22 PM EST

Met these ladies at @ILAToday in Orlando! Amazing ladies! @janetwongauthor @SylviaVardell #Read4Fun

MsSiskclass Nov 5 @ 7:22 PM EST

I have never personally read this, but have heard great things about it. Maybe I will try it out in my classroom one day #Read4Fun

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rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:22 PM EST

A2: Empathy & Compassion MG books I love: #Read4Fun

Miss_ArlofskiC Nov 5 @ 7:22 PM EST

Dr. Seuss's books are perfect for social justice! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3 A couple of professional reads related to social justice. #Read4Fun

DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:23 PM EST

A few picture books for discussing #empathy. #read4fun

mmorriswrite Nov 5 @ 7:23 PM EST

Books by @ciaobellacreech are always good for empathy and compasion. Walk Two Moons is an all time favorite. #Read4Fun #SixtyBooks

rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:23 PM EST

A3: Social Justice must reads! #Read4Fun

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:24 PM EST

Great list! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:24 PM EST

Sometimes you have to adjust your priorities! I bet you will make up time when you read to the baby! #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:25 PM EST

Anything @jodipicoult is a winner in my eyes! #Read4Fun

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iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:26 PM EST

I haven’t read that in years. May need to re-read it...I have no memory of the plot. #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:26 PM EST

Great collection! #Read4Fun

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DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:26 PM EST

Love all those, too! #Read4Fun

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GreenReads4Fun Nov 5 @ 7:26 PM EST

YES! I read The Invisible Boy to middle schoolers. #Read4Fun

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mmorriswrite Nov 5 @ 7:27 PM EST

Yes! That’s most of my reading lately. And we don’t do it nearly enough. #Read4Fun

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Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:28 PM EST

Thanks for all the sharing! The #Read4Fun Chat will be back in two weeks!

Dr_LMR - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:28 PM EST

I need a part time job to support my next purchases!! Lots of great gift ideas! #Read4Fun

mmorriswrite Nov 5 @ 7:28 PM EST

It’s a frame story...both stories are beautiful. So much empathy in them. #Read4Fun

In reply to @iruntech, @ciaobellacreech

DrLMaucione Nov 5 @ 7:28 PM EST

Thank you, Lena Marie! Have a great week! #Read4Fun

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read4funchat - Moderator Nov 5 @ 7:29 PM EST

Thanks for joining us tonight! Always a great #Read4Fun Chat with friends! See you in two weeks!

iruntech Nov 5 @ 7:29 PM EST

Have a great night #Read4Fun book lovers! See you in a few weeks! Happy reading!

rtslitech Nov 5 @ 7:29 PM EST

A3: Just a few more Social Justice titles: #Read4Fun