MRS. YUSKO READS

Okay, so it's been a couple of days since my official "1st Day of #Bookmas." So, for the 2nd - 6th days of my "12 Days of #Bookmas," (or...

These are some of my favorite 2019 titles for those in grades 6-12 (and Adults!). Some work for younger, some for older, so watch the...

Today I am highlighting some of my favorite 2019 titles that would make good gifts for the elementary (PreK - 4th grade+) kiddos on your...

December marks the holiday vacation season also. If you cannot come visit me in Hawaii for the holidays, I'm highlighting some books...

October marks the official "Scary Stories" season in the library (or classroom). And while readers of all ages always seem to ask for a...

On the 1st Day of #Bookmas, Mrs. Yusko gave to me... a great list of gift books for all ages (PreK- Adults). Before we get to the list,...

The holiday gift-giving season is upon us, and the countdown to winter break is... So. Very. Close. For this week's Friday Five, I am...

Highlighting books about soldiers in honor of Veterans Day wouldn't be complete without these three by one of the greats, Walter Dean...

Bumping the Tuesday Top 10 up a couple of days this week in order to honor our Veterans by highlighting some of my favorite YA (and...

October marks the official "Scary Stories" season in the library (or classroom). And while readers of all ages always seem to ask for a...

I should actually be preparing for the seminars that I'm presenting in a couple of weeks, but it's been such a great week of reading that...

This week was our first #FeednRead of the new school year! Even though students have been in school for a month, we kicked off all the...

It had the potential for being a crazy week... Full moon... Friday the 13th... not just in the same week but on the SAME DAY! I was...

Wednesday is September 11th. Before I talk about books, I want to highlight an essay by one of my favorite authors, Meg Cabot. Every year...

It's the Back to School edition of the newsletter! Check out all the things you'll need to get your students excited for a great year of...

I hope that your summer was restful, relaxing, rejuvenating... everything that you needed it to be. And that you read a good book or two,...

So many books being made into movies! I'm not even sure what is the most exciting... Sarah Dessen coming to Netflix! I'm so very excited...

It's the middle of summer and typically a time when people (myself included) hit a summer reading slump. Maybe you're still in the queue...

WOW! Time sure flies when it’s summer and you’re reading good books. If you missed the first 12 books I recommended, click here. Books...

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In honor of that momentous occasion, here are my Top 10 books...

Hard to believe, but we are 20% of the way through #60DaysofSummerReading. Time flies when you're reading books. I thought I would pause...

Today's #3onatheme (+1) honors the Williams sisters, Wimbledon, and women in sports! Game Changers by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E....

Today I found two new FAVORITES for the newest readers. Bruce's Big Fun Day by Ryan T. Higgins: Bruce is having a day of "fun" is this...

If you're already missing World Cup action, build your stack this week with great soccer books for kids, tweens, and teens... including...

Every time I see a preview for the movie "Yesterday," all I can think about is how it seems VERY similar to the story in a book I used to...

Happy Father's Day! #buildyourstack this weekend with my favorite dads, granddads, and father figures from books. Real Life: Devoted by...

One of my favorite apps right now is QuiverVision, a 3D augmented reality coloring app (available in IOS, Android, and Amazon). It...

June means the end of the school year and the start to SUMMER READING! Check out the June edition of my newsletter for all things to...

Four years ago I moved to Hawaii to start the "Life is Too Short" chapter of my life. It was time to live the dream. And that dream...

Three on a Theme (+1) today in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Pair these excellent D-Day nonfiction titles by Deborah Hopkinson...

Looking to #buildyourstack or #readtherainbow this month? Here’s my Top 12 picks to help you do both! All of these are #mustreads for...

We are about 1/3 of the way through SYNC's Summer of Audiobooks. This is year #10 of the service that provides FREE AUDIOBOOKS (to...

My seniors graduated over the weekend, and my last middle school class was YESTERDAY! Hooray, I officially survived my 20th year in...

Or, what happens in 6th period stays in 6th period. So, my first ever class of seniors have graduated and I poured my heart and soul (and...

Besides talking about books at my #yalit seminars, I also share real-world examples of student success stories, classroom activities, and...

Stories and smiles and books, oh my! Our last #FeednRead of the school year was a success and a chance for many students to get SUMMER...

Monday was the last day with my senior Contemporary Lit class. While I'm still trying to unpack what an amazing experience it was to...

It's the madness that is May: you survived testing season only to be rewarded with too many things to do before summer vacation and not...

Check out the latest edition of the newsletter to get you in the mood for SUMMER and Summer Reading! New books with a summer vibe, how...

In honor of Teacher Appreciation AND the fact that I just finished my LAST #yalit seminar of the 2018-2019 school year, I've lowered the...

I was scrolling through my camera roll last week and I came across this picture from the first part of April. My middle school classes...

Looking for the Best Books to add to your classroom, library, or even your personal #TBR list? The April Webinar is live! Filled with...

Each week in my high school Contemporary Lit class this semester we have "TED Talk Tuesday." It is a chance for my seniors to hear ideas...

Check out the latest edition of the newsletter for all things celebrating WORDS! Poetry, writing, authors, and language are highlighted...

If you follow me on social media, or here on the blog, you know that I'm currently teaching a Contemporary Lit class of high school...

This week’s #makerspace highlight was Easter Egg themed. Here are some of our successes! I challenged students to choose one of the...

Last night was another successful Feed n Read! And I think this photo really captures the spirit of the evening. If you can’t tell from...

I’m gearing up for my last round of #yalit seminars this school year. The end of April may possibly find me coming to a city near you. As...

In 2017, I included Meagan Spooner’s “Hunted” in my #yalit Best New Books seminar. A darkly atmospheric, Russian firebird-inspired...

If you saw last week’s Friday Five, you know that I’m currently reading an advance copy of “Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus” by...