MPS loves to read: Book selfie spotlight

Gabriel R., student at Windom Elementary

The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday. "I have been reading this book with my father and so far it has taught me that the biggest and only obstacle in your way, is you. Never let yourself be the reason you don’t succeed."

Tanya Hodge, English teacher at MPS Online, is always reading!

Currently can't put down "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo

Desiree Hyrkas, library media specialist at Pillsbury and Waite Park Elementary

"The Out of My Mind series by Sharon Draper is one of my favorite series."

Zachery Alvin, special education assistant at River Bend

Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and The Best Possible Life by Jim Murphy

Esja O., student at Dowling Elementary

Alongside her pet crystal dragons, 1st grader Esja reads Wings of Fire 3: The Hidden Kingdom (Graphic Novel) by Tui T. Sutherland.

M.A. Rosko, MPS media relations coordinator

In chilly February, it seemed appropriate to leave this book, The Frozen River, in the little free library outside of the Davis Center.

Carey Cappuccio, library media specialist at Windom and Barton Elementary

"This is the third book in the Amari series by B.B. Alston. It is one of my favorite book series! Full of magic and mystery, it is a fun middle grade book! Every student I recommend it to loves it."

Dhaivyd Hilgendorf, library media specialist at Seward Montessori

"Mallory in Full Color by Elisa Stone Leahy. The first book chosen for the Seward E2 (grades 4-6) Book Club. Presents awesome modeling of LGBTQ+ appropriate language usage. Supports art and creative writing passions. Middle School setting. Appropriate for upper elementary readers."

Sheri Nelson, library media specialist at Pratt Elementary

The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

MPS student Marcelino loves to read at Wellstone!

Carly McEathron, library media specialist at Lucy Laney Elementary

Calculated Risks by Seanan McGuire - this is the 10th title in the InCryptid series, one of my favorite Urban Fantasy series.

Nicole Arratia-Walters, multilingual learners teacher at Ella Baker

I love the book called Last Stop on Market Street. It’s about a grandma and grandson who are riding a bus a long distance. We don’t know where they’re going, but we can see that grandma always makes CJ’s questions into positives answers, showing him to appreciate everything he has.

James Stock, science teacher at MPS Online

The Hobbit (50th-anniversary printing), JRR Tolkien

Frankie Johnson, special education assistant at Cityview Elementary

Watership Down by Richard Adams. "As you can see this is a well loved copy. Being my favorite book, I've currently read it 3 times."

Kaitlin Ingle, MPS senior marketing and communications specialist

"Iron Gold is an absolute page-turner. I devoured it in just a few days after getting my hands on it."

Erin Jordahl Redlin, library media specialist at Webster Elementary

Ms. Erin recommends Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back by Ruth Chan. Webby, the Webster library mascot, recommends Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen!