Thursday, July 16, 2020
Free or reduced meal sign-ups for 2020-2021
In my latest video on YouTube: Santa Rosa City Schools is asking all families to complete an online application for free or reduced meals before school begins this fall. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you are enjoying my videos.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Video review : ‘The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel’
“Hello, everybody!” In my latest Book-Talk video, I review The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, an adaptation by author Sheela Chari of what was originally a serial podcast for young people. Look for the book to be published in October by Walker Books US.
I received a copy of this book through LibraryThing’s Early Reviewers.
Saturday, July 11, 2020
SRCS video outlines options for back-to-school
The governing board for Santa Rosa City Schools has approved its first draft of a plan for return-to-school in 2020-2021. In a video, posted to YouTube on Friday by SRCS, Superintendent Dr. Diann Kitamura expresses her appreciation to 220 teachers, parents, staff, and students who served on plan committees, as well as to “thousands” of people who completed a district survey in May.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Book-Talk : Three video reviews
In my latest Book-Talk, here are video reviews of Pet by Akwaeke Emezi, Things Seen from Above by Shelley Pearsall, and Don’t Stand So Close to Me by Eric Walters.
‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me’ by Eric Walters
It centers around 13-year-old Quinn and her friends, whose spring break is unexpectedly extended. Quinn and her classmates find themselves attending school via video conferencing — while they, their families, and their community adjust to the need for physical distancing.
Conceived as an idea on April 22, this book was a reality in digital format just 41 days later.
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