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Reading has been a part of me since the beginning. It gives me a sense of freedom and form of expression. Exploring different genres and story elements helps me understand the author's point of view.

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As a little girl I remember my mom reading to me t
"The Giving Tree" by Shen Sliverstein. This book was special to me because it reminded me of my grandma's tree. My grandma and I have a close relationship. Every time I would visit her, she would go to the front yard of her home and we would sit under a tree. We would share many laughs, spooky stories, the gospel, and past memories of her youth. This book would take me to grandmas every time my mom would read it.

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My reading spot was my bed. I would hid a mini flashlight in my nightstand. At night I would use it to see the text and illustrations. I always felt like I was in space. Going into another dimension away from earth, into far away places and meeting each character by heart.

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To name a few favorite authors J.K Rowling, C.S Lewis, Harper Lee, Ann M. Martin, and Nicholas Sparks.

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Middle School Years were the best. I was obsessed with mystery and drama. My all time classic was "The Doll in the Garden": A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn.

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Facebook is my current social media outlet that allows me to stay connected with current updates and news. I enjoy following different authors and events that involve reading.

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Right now I enjoy reading on self improvement , life and leadership.  I have found that the older I get the more I desire to learn about how to improve as a human being. As a mother, I believe it is important that I educate myself with valuable lessons that will allow me to educate my daughter through different stages of life.

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Reading in my classroom is a interesting experience. We like to bring stories to life by acting them out. I assign students an individual character from the story of the week and they perform in front of the classroom.  It's always rewarding when I witness the effort and talent that my students display.