We’re now an hour into our Friday “Read – In” – an event that many of us have dreamt about but didn’t ever really imagine we’d see it come to pass! We began our day with a circle discussion of the books we’re currently reading (some titles I remember: A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb, Letters of a Woman Homesteader by Elinor Pruitt Stewart, Katie.com by Katherine Tarbox, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult, Lisey’s Story by Stephen King, the Children of Men by P.D. James…) as we snacked on the delicious pastries provided by Talia and her mom…with Marja’s homemade cupcakes waiting for our afternoon dessert! It will be interesting to see just how long the girls will go with their “silent, sustained reading…” It occurred to me that we should have attached a fundraiser to this project. At a penny a page, this year’s 8th grade could easily earn several hundred dollars!
Yesterday’s visit to Half Price Books was eventful as well! Traveling with 18 girls (versus the usual 32) felt luxurious – much like a fun outing with good friends. Come to think of it, that’s exactly what it was! Some purchased the books they’re reading today, while others took the opportunity to buy gifts for family and friends. Most importantly, the girls were introduced to the wonderful world of used books with its ever-evolving inventory. And how cool is it that the #8 bus that arrives less than a block away from school will take us directly the Half Price Books on Belmont?
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