Book of the Month
Book of the Month - September/October
Link to Interview with Hudson Talbott
Welcome Back!!!
September and October is a perfect time to get to know your students and their individual needs.
In A Walk in the Words, author Hudson Talbott portrays the challenges and ultimately the rewards of being a life-long learner. Reading is a skill that does not come naturally to everyone. A key lesson to learn is that practice and perseverance yields SUCCESS!
With the attached task cards and videos, encourage your students to discuss their reading journey and support their learning styles.
Have a wonderful year!!
Happy Reading,
Ms. Angeladakis
Book of the Month - November/December
The Day You Begin Book Guide.pdf
Dear P.S. 203 Family,
November and December is a perfect time to explore feelings and count our blessings.
In The Day You Begin, author Jacqueline Woodson shows us how to find courage to connect, even when feeling scared, alone, or different. When we begin to reach out to people in our community and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.
With the attached task cards, author book guide, and video, inspire your students to share their personal stories and make connections.
The message is: Be Brave! Be Unique! Be You!
Happy Reading,
Voula
Book of the Month - January / February
The January / February 2026 Book of the Month is The Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung.
This book is a delicious ode to food, family, and togetherness. A little girl and her family are hosting a party to celebrate the Lunar New Year. There’s a lot to do before the guests arrive! First, a trip to the market to fill up the Tray of Togetherness, a special candy box for the partygoers. Each of the eight lucky snacks in the Tray has a positive meaning: peanuts for a long life, pistachios for happiness, candied coconut for strong family ties... A diverse group of relatives and friends gathers, ready to celebrate the New Year with the Tray of Togetherness.
This book is an ideal fit with our annual Lunar New Year Celebration and should be reviewed before starting the classroom projects to be displayed outside of your room. With the attached task cards and videos, encourage readers to explore culturally specific Lunar New Year and holiday practices, while offering a universal message about carrying on traditions and creating community.
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Angeladakis
