Personal Literacy Timeline

  • Book of Nursery Rhymes by Eric Kincaid

    Book of Nursery Rhymes by Eric Kincaid
    My mom would read me these nursery rhymes when I was two years old.
  • I Can Do It by Sarah Albee

    I Can Do It by Sarah Albee
    These books showed me different skills that I can accomplish.
  • Biscuit Alyssa by Satin Capucilli

    Biscuit Alyssa by Satin Capucilli
    I have a love for animals, so I chose the Biscuit series to read when I was four years old.
  • Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant

    Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
    I started reading Henry and Mudge series when I was four years old to get my reading skills ready for kindergarten.
  • Red Lace, Yellow Lace by Mark Casey

    Red Lace, Yellow Lace by Mark Casey
    I used this book to help me learn to tie my shoes when I was five years old.
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin
    I remember my kindergarten teacher reading this book to me.
  • Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

    Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
    The teacher was reading us this book, while the school prepared us green eggs and ham for Dr. Seuss birthday.
  • Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

    Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
    This is a fun book that I remember reading. It teaches you about imagination and how to control your emotions.
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
    This book taught me about colors, fruit, and a caterpillar's life cycle.
  • The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

    The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
    I remember reading this book. This book teaches you about selflessness, love, and giving. It also shows you what happens when you keep taking without considering others needs.
  • Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

    Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
    I remember my mom reading this book to me and my brother for Mother's Day during this year.
  • Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

    Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
    This is one of many chapter books that I have read.
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler

    A Series of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler
    This was my favorite chapter book series. I enjoyed it so much that I watched the series on Netflix.
  • Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo

    Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo
    This book was gifted to me by my grandmother.
  • Romeo and Juliet by William Shakesphere

    Romeo and Juliet by William Shakesphere
    In high school English class, teachers used this book to teach me about Shakespeare's writing.
  • The Outsiders by Susan Eloise Hinton

    The Outsiders by Susan Eloise Hinton
    In high school, we read this book to help us develop empathy, critical thinking skills, and an understanding for outsiders in society.
  • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbruy

    Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbruy
    I read this book in high school. It allowed me to think about a world where books were banned by the Government.
  • Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

    Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
    This is another book I read. It taught me the importance of friendship and following your dreams during The Great Depression.
  • To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
    This is a classic novel that was read in school to teach us about racism, injustice, and discrimination.
  • The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald

    The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald
    This book was about love and wealth during the jazz age.