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Bunny's New Shoes
Bunny's New Shoes was a childhood favorite. She showed me that it was okay to be different and show that through your style. -
Little Critter
My mom seemed to have a Little Critter book for every occasion. Trips with my grandparents, a temper-tantrum, a new sister, etc... all required some quiet time alone with my Little Critter books. -
Where the Red Fern Grows
The first time my heart broke reading a novel. I can still feel it. -
Club Stephanie
Following my love of Full-House, came the novels that followed the teen girls that I looked up to. -
The Giver
Dystopian literature before dystopian literature was cool -
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
This book was the first book to foster my love of the "witch-hunt" books I love today. It also led me to love historical fiction. -
Island of the Blue Dolphins
My mom gave me this book. It represented a strong, brave, and young female character. It remains one of my favorites. -
Janette Oke
I went through a major Janette Oke phase in high school. The first book was given to me by my great-grandmother. I still have Seasons of the Heart with her notes in the margins. -
The Lady of Shalott
This poem created a love of poetry. -
The Mabinogion
The very beginning of my love for British Literature. -
The Lottery
Such a haunting story told in the best way. A college professor directed me to the Hunger Games after using this short story in a sample lesson plan. -
A Good Man is Hard to Find
Another great addition to my American short stories obsession. -
Eleanor and Park
When you teach high school, you have to be ready with worthy YA literature. This is one of my favorites. -
The Fault in Our Stars
When I hear many students buzzing about a novel, I always try to read it with them. John Green is a favorite now. Even students who do not love reading (yet!) watch his vlogs.
