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Not a huge or super-exciting list this week. Half the list is picture books, which look best to me on this list. I’m most excited about How You Grow Wings,
The Spotlight had some obstacles this week! My internet wasn’t fully-restored until Friday, then Titlewave was out all weekend. Phew! Thankfully, Titlewave was back up this morning, and I was
Today’s New Release Spotlight list is YA-heavy, but I’m actually most excited about the picture books again this week! For two of them, I’ve included some lesson ideas. This week’s
This is a GREAT week for new books! I actually like the picture books best this week, something that hasn’t happened in awhile. There are also FIVE graphic novels on
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