Three Books for Graduates

If you know someone who is graduating, a great gift is always a special book.

Good Reads

I read this to the fifth graders at my school for their last story before they complete their elementary school journey and move up to middle school. They are excited and scared about the future.

Wherever You Go takes you on all kinds of roads filled with adventure and possibility. It is a lovely reminder that while things are coming to an end, there is always a new road to follow, a new adventure, and new possibilities, with the opportunity to always come home again. The illustrations are beautiful, soft, and exciting.

Beekle Graduation Cap

A young woman posted a picture of her graduation cap to show author, Dan Santat how much the story of Beekle meant to her. "She did the unimaginable." Those words are a reminder of accomplishment and of possibility. Once you do the unimaginable, you feel you can do it again and again.

The Adventures of Beekle  reminds us to strike out and not wait for life to happen to us. It also reminds us to use our imagination to guide us forward.

Good Reads

I have to admit that I have not yet read this book. I asked for a copy of my birthday which is coming soon. I am a big Carl Hiaasen fan and appreciate his humor, honesty, and willingness to go against the grain for the things he believes in and those things that he feels strongly against. The reviews are all over the place; from this speech should be given, to I hated this book. If they weren't that way, I would be concerned.