https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography of Sommer Reynolds en-us 2017-05-10 19:46:51 UTC 2025-12-06 13:10:06 UTC hello@padlet.com sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045244 One of the first memories that I have with books is my mother taking me to the Beaumont Public Library.  I was fascinated with the architecture of the building, even as a young child.  I had to travel down steps to get to the basement that housed the Children's section.  I loved it.]]> 2017-06-03 03:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045244 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045307 When my mother would take us to the library, she would sit with us and read the latest Highlights Magazine. I loved reading the stories and also loved the hidden pictures page.]]> 2017-06-03 04:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045307 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045351 If I did my chores, my parents would always buy me the latest The Baby-Sitters Club book.  My mother also let me sign up for The Baby-Sitters Club Fan Club through Scholastic. I was addicted to these books.]]> 2017-06-03 04:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045351 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045426 I was a big fan of series books because the story didn't have to end. I actually had this boxed set. After I read the books, my mother rented the movies.]]> 2017-06-03 04:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045426 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045521 On the last day of school of third grade, my teacher, Miss Nichols, gave me a copy of Bridge to Terabithia. She wrote the nicest note to me so I always cherished this book...even as an adult.]]> 2017-06-03 04:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045521 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045615 My grandmother would surprise me with Nancy Drew novels.  When I would stay the night with her, she would ask me about my books before bed.  She always acted so impressed with my summaries, and this made me feel special.  I started associating reading with love.]]> 2017-06-03 04:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045615 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045692 I had several teen idol biographies that I would read over and over again. I knew Tom Cruise's real name! I knew how old Madonna was!]]> 2017-06-03 04:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045692 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045751 As I got older, my mother let me read more mature books. I would stay up all hours of the night devouring these novels.]]> 2017-06-03 04:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045751 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045867 This book was the first book that I read in school that I actually remember liking. My teacher made reading fun, and my 13 year old self appreciated it.]]> 2017-06-03 04:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045867 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045990 I remember reading this book and being SCARED OUT OF MY MIND. Back in the day, we didn't have social media, but I kept it social and wrote notes and told all my friends to read this book.]]> 2017-06-03 04:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175045990 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046135 This is the series that started my love for historical fiction and books that happened over a series of years.  I love reading about characters over the generations.]]> 2017-06-03 04:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046135 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046179 As a teenager, my friend recommended this book to me.  It was one of my first mature reads.  This book spans many years, and I remember really enjoying it.]]> 2017-06-03 04:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046179 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046283 During my high school years, I didn't read much.  Looking back, I really hate that, but I was really caught up with my extracurricular activities and being a teenage girl.  After I graduated high school, I remember going to Walmart and seeing this very book.  It was on the bestseller rack.  I thought I'd try it out and it had me hooked.  I devoured this book and spent my money from my part-time job purchasing every Nora Roberts novel that I could.  Her novels opened my heart to reading again.]]> 2017-06-03 04:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046283 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046365 When I first started teaching, my art teacher gave me this book to read. I actually kept it for a year before I read it! That's amazing to me now. I loved the history and adventure of this series. I also enjoy the series on STARZ.]]> 2017-06-03 04:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046365 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046417 During my first job out of college, I had to drive thirty minutes to and from work everyday.  I discovered the local library had an extensive section of audiobooks.  I wanted something that was stress-free and would be easy to listen to.  This led to listening to almost every Danielle Steel book the library had.  I enjoyed my ride home and decompressed after work.]]> 2017-06-03 04:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046417 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046474 One of my first years of teaching, the big Harry Potter controversy came about.  Some parents didn't want their kids reading it so I decided to take the summer and read it to be able to give my opinion.  Of course, I loved it.  (I'd be in Gryffindor, by the way.)]]> 2017-06-03 04:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046474 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046538 As an adult, I love to read. This is my way of destressing after a hard day. I'm always reading a book. I like to read all kinds of fiction. I just finished this book. I enjoyed it, and thought it was fantastic. It made me have so many emotions!]]> 2017-06-03 04:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046538 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046604 I love sharing what I'm reading with kids.  My classroom door is decorated with all of the book covers of the books I've read.  If I love a book, I shout it from the rooftops and read parts of the books to my students. Then they read it, too, and we book chat about it at lunch.  I just finished The Crossover and thought it was so cool.]]> 2017-06-03 04:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046604 sommer1 https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046663 My students and I share what we're reading on Biblionasium. We can recommend books to each other and write book reviews. The kids LOVE it!!]]> 2017-06-03 04:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sommer1/readingautobiography/wish/175046663