My Little Free Library is never empty. I tend to fill it with picture books and chapter books from my collection or a quick run to Half Price Books. The patrons and the public library are responsible for any adult fiction.
Over the years, I've found myself reading more children's and YA books than adult books. I love to finish books quickly, and reading books that my students might enjoy would connect me to some that I could recommend to them.
Most of the books I choose to read come from recommendations from teachers & librarians on Twitter, from Nerdy Book Club posts, and connections on the Goodreads app. I can't even tell you how many books are on my TBR (to be read) list as I collect book titles from everywhere I can.
This year I've made a definite effort to read more books that feature characters and events that are different from myself and my experiences. I'm consulting books listed by Project LIT Community (@ProjectLITComm) and We Need Diverse Books (@DiverseBooks) with other resources to help guide my reading.
I truly believe in the importance of my students seeing themselves reflected in books. Not many of my students are interested in reading longer texts right now, but when they are ready, I will have books for them.
(Two favorite books from this month: Fast Pitch by Nic Stone, Blended by Sharon Draper)
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