WELCOME TO MRSREADERPANTS!
My name is Leigh Collazo, and I am a Texas-certified school librarian and secondary English teacher. I’ve worked in schools as a teacher or librarian for 18 years, both in Texas and in China.
I started MrsReaderPants in 2011 to help school librarians save time! I do this through detailed book reviews, curated booklists and slideshows, a freebie library, and lots and lots of standards-aligned library lessons.
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HERE'S THE LATEST...
New Release Spotlight – Week of March 19, 2024
Another week of great book releases! The past two weeks have been massive for middle grades. This week, YA and picture books both look strongest, with lots of new and
Out of Body : A Librarian’s Perspective
Out of Body by Nia Davenport is a YA body-swap adventure that teens will love! Great writing and a fun premise that will be oh-so-easy to booktalk with a roomful
Not the Worst Friend in the World : A Librarian’s Perspective Review
I loved this! Not the Worst Friend in the World is from debut author Anne Rellihan, who clearly understands 6th grade girl drama well. Is she a 6th grade teacher?