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Hi! I'm Laurie!

I am an elementary & middle school librarian.
My passion is finding the right book for each child.
I love to do this by showing exciting book trailers in many different genres.
When I read a book to students and I see the joy, the laughter, the understanding, the empathy, and the excitement it makes my heart so happy.

I have a wonderful husband, Lee, who is the love of my life and my elementary school sweetheart.
We have a Sheltie named Holly.
I have two wonderful children, Meagan & Michael.
Meagan is married to Jonathan and I have two granddogs, Minnie & Chewie.
Michael is a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
I have an amazing step-daughter & step-son, Melody & Shane!
We are huge UAB football and basketball fans! Go Blazers!

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This is a novel study powerpoint for Front Desk by Kelly Yang.

Chapter Book

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Front Desk Novel Study Book Review

Disclaimer: This book review of Front Desk is my personal opinion and not a paid book review. Can you imagine that you go to a

February 12, 2023 No Comments

Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol Book Club is a super, creepy, fun book club! Go to https://outschool.com/classes/book-club-desmond-cole-ghost-patrol-by-andres-miedoso-dxPTIsxE?usid=HH6LCj7d&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link to join!

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Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol Book Club

I am so excited to announce that I will begin a book club for kids!! As of right now, I have Tuesday and Thursday classes.

January 2, 2023 No Comments

This is a book review for The Call of the Wrens by Jenni L. Walsh

Adult

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The Call of the Wrens by Jenni L. Walsh Book Review

Disclaimer: This book review is my personal opinion and not a paid book review. Marion & Eddie Marion has lived in orphanages for as long

October 31, 2022 No Comments

This is a book review for Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar.

Chapter Book

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Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar Book Review

Disclaimer: This book review is my personal opinion and not a paid book review. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go

October 11, 2022 No Comments

This is a book review for The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey

Funny

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The Pet Potato by Josh Lacey Book Review

Disclaimer: This book review is my personal opinion and not a paid book review. Book review here What I Love About This Book! Paragraph here

July 9, 2022 No Comments

This is a book review for Fish On! by Kevin Lovegreen

Action & Adventure

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Fish On! by Kevin Lovegreen Book Review

Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adventures #5 Book Review Disclaimer: This book review is my personal opinion and not a paid book review. What is your favorite

July 9, 2022 No Comments