Note: “Chickrnbig”
More Information: Chicken Big by Keith Grave
s. This is a book that was read aloud on NPR the other day. It was funny and cute, and I teach a fractured fairy tale lesson that requires lots of books of this type. I’ll admit, the read-aloud was not the strongest feature of the news story. Mostly, I was drawn to the fact that the two men had so much fun reading it. 
Note: Hint fiction antholyyTranslation: Hint Fiction Anthology (possibly Norton)
More Information: Hint Fiction by Robert Swartwood
Also on NPR the other day (I was driving). This is an anthology of stories that are written in 25 words or less. I want to try this in my classroom, but also get the book. I missed some of the stories because the guy speaking had a lot of spit in his mouth and I could hear it while he spoke. I can’t abide by that, so I had to turn it down.
Note: Wa init 1098 ca report.com
Saved on 11/1/10
Translation: Washington State Initiative 1098 (check California Report on NPR)
More Information: This one is pretty clear. I wanted to know more about this initiative. Just because I wanted to know.
Saved on 10/29/10
Translation: Sugarland
More Information: Someone I think is cool said this is good workout music. I thought I would check it out. I haven’t yet.
Note: tone catchadores–everso
Saved on 10/23/10
Translation: Ummm… I can’t figure it out yet. Any ideas?
Note: areasontosurvive
Saved on 8/30/10
Translation: www.areasontosurvive.org
More Information: I am still looking into this. It is a group I heard about and wanted to learn more. It is a San Diego organization using art to reach children, or to help them heal.
Saved on 8/28/10
Translation: Josh Damigo (musician)
More Information: Josh Damigo
Note: lily batachatarian
Saved on 6/12/10
Translation: I have NO idea. Can’t find a thing on it. Again, ideas?
So there you have it. A little window into where I get my ideas–other than straight from the idea fairies, of course.
