My First Blog Post

Hi there! Before I share away, my name is Sierra. I am a blessed wife, puppy mama, daughter, sister, educator, and child of God. I have been focusing on my faith this year, which has allowed me to open my mind to my purpose and passions in life. Well, this is my first step toward...

Book Review: Center of Gravity by Shaunta Grimes

I think this book will connect with students who deal with anxiety and have a mixed-up home life. I hope you enjoy! Order here! Summary: Tessa is an anxious person, but it's become worse since her mother died a few months ago. To calm herself down she cuts out photos of missing kids--from milk cartons--and...

Let’s Talk Book Covers: Pink

I have an obsession with book covers because they can be so captivating, and yes I do sometimes judge books based on the cover. It’s okay, you can admit it too. My hope for this series is so you can not only see the gorgeous art of these book covers, but to help add more...

My Blessed Life: Library Reno Part 2

I'm eager to share our progress on our library room reno! If you missed my first post, go check it out here. You will see what this room looked like and what we did to start this huge project. The last view you saw of our renovation was these lovely shelves framed out and sitting...

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #imwayr [6.1.20]

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? originated as a meme that started by Shelia at Book Journeys, then it passed onto Kathryn at The Book Date. Then the Unleashing Readers, Jen Vincent, Teach Mentor Texts, and Kellee decided to give it a twist by having a #kidlit focus. So this is a time to share...

Book Review: The Middler by Kirsty Applebaum

I've been needing some kind of book that would put me on the edge of my seat and this was the perfect read. I finished it in one sitting... that's how good it was! I hope you enjoy my review enough to snag yourself a copy. Before you take a peek at my review, go...

NetGalley Readathon: May Wrap-Up and June Goals

It's time to do a wrap-up with how well May went and to create some goals for the month of June! If you did not catch my initial post about the NetGalley Readathon and what it is, you can check it out here. I'd love to have some more accountability partners too! May Wrap-Up and...

Book Review: Once Upon an Eid Edited by S. K. Ali & Aisha Saeed

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me access to this book to read and review before it published! I am so thankful for books that are mirrors and windows into other cultures and traditions. My students will love reading about Eid and how it is celebrated by many different families all over...

Book Review: The Inside Battle by Melanie Sumrow

This is an upper-middle grade book that will definitely get you riled up! If you're ready, you need to take on this heavy read that features a racist, anti-government militia group and how Rebel Mercer, a middle schooler, gets caught up in it. Order here! Summary: Thirteen-year-old Rebel Mercer lives in west Texas with his...

Let’s Talk Book Covers: Purple

I have an obsession with book covers because they can be so captivating, and yes I do sometimes judge books based on the cover. It’s okay, you can admit it too. My hope for this series is so you can not only see the gorgeous art of these book covers, but to help add more...