Years ago, at another school,at a difficult time professionally, I led a Mock Newbery group for some interested Middle School students. The excitement (literal jumping up and down in the dining hall) when the winner was announced puzzled those not involved with the reading, but I knew these kids had had a great experience.
Flash forward to last night, when I got this message from the mother of one of the girls in the group:
What a wonderful message to start the school year: no matter how difficult it may be in the moment, ultimately, it’s all worth it.
Venn Librarian 