In the Classroom: My First Read Aloud of the Year

I have one more week to figure out my first read aloud book of the year. I’ve got several in mind, but I’m still unsure which will end up being THE ONE. Last year at this time, having the same dilemma,I asked others what they were selecting. I ended up with Frank Cotrell Boyce’sThe Unforgotten Coatas it related beautifully to our year-long focus on migration and immigration. I’m considering starting with it again, but others tantalize me too.

I love to read aloud books that are almost, but not...