First Chapter Wednesdays With Mrs. J Podcast
1) All the Bright Places
In this episode, we read the first chapter of All the Bright Places, by Jennifer Niven, as part of our week focused on realistic fiction.
2) Orbiting Jupiter
In today's episode, we read the first chapter of Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt. This book is a perennial favorite in my classroom library, and if you haven't already read it, you definitely shou...Show More
3) How I Became A Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story
In this episode, we read the first chapters of How I Became a Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story by Tim Tingle. This is one of our titles for our set focusing on historical fiction. Enjoy!
4) The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
In this episode, we read the first chapters of The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick, a Newbery Honor Book.
5) Internment by Samira Ahmed
Set in an America of the future where Muslims have been identified as a threat and imprisoned in internment camps, Layla and her family must decide how to resist and regain their freedom.
6) Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Listen to Chapter One of Stamped. A history book that never reads like one, Stamped is a remix of Dr. Kendi's comprehensive work on the history of racist ideas in America and how they have shaped live...Show More
7) Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi
Listen to an excerpt from Furthermore, and meet Alice Alexis Queensmeadow, a girl with no color in a land where color is everything. Fans of magic, fairy tales, Disney movies, and adventure will fall ...Show More
8) Winger by Andrew Smith
In this episode, we meet Ryan Dean West, the irrepressible main character of Andrew Smith's hilarious YA novel, Winger. Looking for a fast read with lots of good laughs and an unexpected ending? Add W...Show More
9) Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Listen to Chapter 1 of Scythe. The first volume of the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, this series takes place in a world where humanity has conquered death, but an elite group of assassins called Scythes ha...Show More
10) First Chapter Wednesdays With Mrs. J (Trailer)