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I love this idea from @lhnatiuk.bsky.social and @joknowles.bsky.social to share WHY these books matter.

20 Books Challenge and the Why Behind 🧵
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
sharisawyers.bsky.social Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · Nov 27
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 1: LOUDER THAN HUNGER by @mrschureads.bsky.social

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #edchat #elachat #edusky
November 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 15 Outlive by Peter Attia. Another game changer book for me as I think about the quality of life I want to have as I age- Healthspan vs. Lifespan. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 30
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit

Day 15 of 20 Outlive:The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia
Book Cover of Outlive:The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia
December 1, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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20 Books Challenge and the Why Behind Day 7 of 20 Whose Mouse Are You by Robert Kraus
It's one of my daughter’s childhood favourites. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 22
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #picturebooks

Day 7 of 20 Whose Mouse Are You by Robert Kraus
Book Cover of Whose Mouse Are You by Robert Kraus
December 3, 2024 at 3:34 AM
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It helped set a love of the read-aloud and reading in our classroom with ways I could subtly discuss the craft of writing. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #whybehind20books
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 20 Holes by Louis Sachar The story, the characters and the seamless weaving of multiple stories make this novel perfect. All students including reluctant readers in my class loved this book.🧵 #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Dec 6
Bit late for my last one. Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks
Day 20 Holes by Louis Sachar
Book Cover of Holes by Louis Sachar
December 6, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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20 Books Challenge and the Why Behind 🧵
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books

My favorite books are those that make me laugh AND cry. This one brings all the feels… 🧵
sharisawyers.bsky.social Shari Sawyers @sharisawyers.bsky.social · Nov 28
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 2 of 20: PIE IN THE SKY by
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#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #edchat #elachat #edusky
Two boys against a blue sky background. The younger boy is happily taking a bite from a piece of pie while the older boy looks on skeptically. The title, Pie in the Sky, sits in a cloud above their heads.
December 1, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 12 Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. Although I disagree with the author’s hurtful opinions, I cannot deny the impact this series made on my family, my students and the world. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 27
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat

Day 12 of 20 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Book Cover of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K.Rowling
December 2, 2024 at 3:59 AM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 16 of 20 Starfish by Lisa Fipps Every once in a while, you read a book you know everyone needs to read. Starfish is one of those books.🧵 #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Dec 1
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks

Day 16 of 20 Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Book Cover of Starfish by Lisa Fipps
December 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 11 of 20 If You Can Dream It You Can Do It by Kathie MacIsaac & Colleen Nelson. Why- it was the first book published by my book bestie! #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 26
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #mglit #mgbookchat #nf #picturebooks

Day 11 of 20 If You Can Dream It You Can Do It by Kathie MacIsaac & Colleen Nelson
Book Cover of If You Can Dream It You Can Do It by Kathie MacIsaac & Colleen Nelson
December 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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I have been going back & explaining my WHY behind the 20 Books Challenge & encourage others to do so as well. Thx @joknowles.bsky.social for speaking what we all were probably thinking.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books #BooksMatter
joknowles.bsky.social Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social · Nov 26
Dear #Booksky and #BooksMatter
Here is my challenge to you. ❤️
joknowles.bsky.social Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social · Nov 26
There's a meme going round that begins: "Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you..." My challenge to you now, is to imagine how different your life might be if you'd never read them, and share _that_. These are the futures we're robbing from kids every time a book is banned.
November 29, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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20 Books Challenge and the Why Behind Day 13 Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
One of the longest books I have ever read & in a short period because of the character development.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 28
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #picturebooks

Day 13 of 20 Pillars of Earth by Ken Follett
Book Cover of Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
November 29, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 17 East of Eden by John Steinback A high school read where we felt we were treated as adults, mature enough to discuss the many themes, symbols, & character development.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Dec 2
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks
Day 17 East of Eden by John Steinback
Book Cover of East of Eden by John Steinback
December 4, 2024 at 3:10 AM
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Another book that allows our quieter readers to see themselves & how a stressful situation can be solved. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #picturebooks #whybehind20books
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 AM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 18 Violet Shrinks by Christine Baldacchino & illustrated by Carmen Mok. A picture book for introverts and those of us who have social anxiety with gathering, I felt seen! #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Dec 3
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #picturebooks
Day 18 Violet Shrinks by Christine Baldacchino & illustrated by Carmen Mok
Book Cover of Violet Shrinks by Christine Baldacchino & illustrated by Carmen Mok
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 AM
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It is not an easy read, but a powerful one showing societal biases toward fat people & how Ellie rises above it all. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
December 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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20 Books Challenge and the Why Behind Day 5 of 20 Scythe by Neal Shusterman. One of the things that I appreciate about, Mr. Shusterman is that he pushes his readers to think.#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #picturebooks

Day 5 of 20 Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Book Cover of Scythe by Neal Shusterman
November 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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Students were sharing their thoughts for the first time and upset when key elements were missing from the movie. Even though the book is almost 30 years old AND still would grab kids today which is why I still recommend it. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
December 6, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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The memories made reading this book, WAITING for the next book and heading to a bookstore with my daughter and friend at midnight are cherished. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #whybehind20books
December 2, 2024 at 3:59 AM
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This book gives readers different possible career possibilities inspired by their passions, careers that middle-grade readers may not be aware of and the possibilities of jobs/careers that may exist in the future. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #whybehind20books
December 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM
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Violet finds her voice to tell her father she doesn’t enjoy parties & finds a way to be present at gatherings/shindigs without it being stressful. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #picturebooks #whybehind20books
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 AM
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I now have a plan for things I need to do today to be able to complete my own Longevity Decathlon. For some it may prove to have too much detail - but I loved the research.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
December 1, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 3 of 20 Atomic Habits by James Clear
This book was a game-changer for me with many practical examples I use to break bad habits & create new ones. Multiple formats owned.
#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 18
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat
#picturebooks

Day 3 of 20 Atomic Habits by James Clear
Book Cover of Atomic Habits by James Clear
November 29, 2024 at 1:15 AM
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It also gave me something to share with my mom & we now swap authors. I read ALL of Ludlum’s books. SPOILER the Bourne books are NOT like the movies. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
December 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 10 of 20 Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel
Silverwing was the 1st book I read aloud to my Gr6’s for years to start our year. 🧵#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 25
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #picturebooks

Day 10 of 20 Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel
Book Cover of Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel
December 6, 2024 at 1:05 AM
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20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 6 of 20 Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum. It proved I could read, understand & enjoy adult books & is a fav author. SPOILER the books are NOT like the movies. #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books
handle.invalid Laurie Hnatiuk @handle.invalid · Nov 21
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #yalit #picturebooks

Day 6 of 20 Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
Book Cover of Bourne Identity
December 1, 2024 at 3:50 PM