Carrie Betts

Sometimes the perfect place is where you begin.#BPSReads24 @WestMapleEle

Nonfiction from Mo Willems is accessible for our youngest readers, yet challenges readers to consider the impact of small things. Back matter includes comparison data that could be fun to use when introducing fractions & scale. #BPSReads24 @WestMapleEle @The_Pigeon

Rich with Filipino history and culture, learn about Ma Mon Luk, his love, & his legacy soup. Back matter includes photos, stories, recipe & more. #BPSReads24 @WestMapleEle @myfoodbeginning

An answer for the student with practical questions about space. Did you know NASA launched a "Space Poop Challenge" in 2016? I forsee this book getting frequently checked out. #BPSReads24 @WestMapleEle

A memoir from @abigailbalfe that I think hits home for middle school students, though all ages can gain social acumen by reading her story. I love the honest description of a neurodivergent existence in a world designed for the neurotypical. #BPSReads24 @WestMapleEle

Did you know that Blue Whales support life for 150 years after they have died? Perfect for grades 2 & up regarding food cycles, ecosystems, death, blue whales, & ocean life. #BPSReads24 @WestMapleEle

AASL Commends 313Reads bit.ly/aasl313reads

(Almost exactly!!!) 1 yr ago I interviewed @westmaplemedia being awarded @aasl Nat’l School #Library. apple.co/3Kjonph Tomorrow tune in to hear 2024’s award-winning library. 🏆

@Trevornoah speaking about his upcoming illustrated book "Into the Uncut Grass" about the relationship between parents & their children. #ALAAC24

MASL @michiganmasl members @LibraryL and @westmaplemedia presented at the @MichiganPTA1 2024 Convention today about the Joy of Reading! #MichiganPTA #MISchoolLibrary

The Mythical Phoenix rises again West Maple Elementary School . Celebrating Misty Copeland's Firebird & all kid lit featuring the magical bird. @michiganmasl @BirminghamPS @mieducation #marchisreadingmonth

The Lunch Lady saves the day, again! Is she yawning? Sneezing? No, she's yelling HIIYAAAH! @michiganmasl @WestMapleEle @BirminghamPS @mieducation #marchisreadingmonth @StudioJJK

Today we shared Calpurnia Tate, Girl Veterinarian. Luna really liked the lamb and the book! @WestMapleEle @michiganmasl @BirminghamPS @mieducation #marchisreadingmonth

Getting @WestMapleEle ready for some upside down thinking with Beatrice Zinker: Upside Down Thinker by @shelleyjohannes. @michiganmasl @BirminghamPS @mieducation #marchisreadingmonth

Ladybugs are awesome. I love this wordless picture book by @nielanderamy. It is fun to explore what the @WestMapleEle students notice & the story they tell. @BirminghamPS @michiganmasl @mieducation #marchisreadingmonth

Norm Feuti's "Hello Hedgehog!" books are coming to life @WestMapleEle book fair! @mieducation @BirminghamPS @michiganmasl #WMEMIRM #MarchIsReadingMonth

Mrs. Betts most favorite day! "I long for speed, let's roller skate!" Thank you @KateDiCamillo for this fabulous friendship! @WestMapleEle @mieducation @BirminghamPS @michiganmasl #WMEMIRM #MarchIsReadingMonth

Monday featured Leo Leoni's Mice: Frederick, Tillie, & Alexander with a focus on illustration @WestMapleEle @mieducation @BirminghamPS @michiganmasl #WMEMIRM #MarchIsReadingMonth

Friday was Rock Star Day @WestMapleEle & Penelope Rex was in the library rocking out! @mieducation @BirminghamPS @michiganmasl #WMEMIRM #MarchIsReadingMonth

Thursday was a dog day @WestMapleEle library featuring Barkus, Mudge & King with their owners. @mieducation @BirminghamPS @michiganmasl #WMEMIRM #MarchIsReadingMonth