10 Things I Learned From Working In An Elementary School Library

Last September, I got a part-time job as library clerk at an elementary school near my house. I’d been out of the classroom for two years at that point and all my teaching experience had been in middle school and high school. I’d never worked in an elementary, and I’d never worked in a library,Continue reading “10 Things I Learned From Working In An Elementary School Library”

Horror, Poetry, and Cats: A.K.A. The Chaos of May

All it takes to know the chaos in my brain right now is a quick peek at my current Goodreads list. Poetry, horror, short stories, novels, audio books, YA—it’s all there, fighting for attention. This is, without question, too many books for my brain to handle at once, and yet I can’t seem to putContinue reading “Horror, Poetry, and Cats: A.K.A. The Chaos of May”

The Best Day Ever

Yesterday was the best day ever! I got to… * choose my own clothes * ride in the front seat of the car * put the letters in the mailbox * punch the elevator button * push the shopping cart * hold the dog’s leash * check out a book from the library * answer the phoneContinue reading “The Best Day Ever”