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Current favorite nonfiction reads
I used to loathe reading nonfiction. I'll never forget when I was a freshman in Pre-AP World Geography and we had to read a nonfiction...
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This is my classroom
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Book Review: Martha Hall Kelly's Lilac Girls + a Giveaway!
If you know me well or if you've followed my blog for a while, you may know that I love historical fiction. I am certified to teach 7-12...
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My Favorite Books I Read in 2017
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Get in the Photo
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Houston Strong
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When your postpartum reality isn't sunshine and rainbows
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Five YA books to add to your reading list
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The perfect transition top - under $30
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Introducing Case James Culotta
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