Roxanna Elden

This was a book club book for me, and it was great for discussion. Unfortunately, it was hard to get because the book switched publishers and is not available in any digital format or for purchase till February 2020, so we had to rely on library hard copies.

The book did have some laugh out loud funny parts, but it was also really disheartening. The beauracratic failures in our school systems, that are by design and advertised as improvements, are harmful to our children and teachers, and are often the result of for-profit lobbying rather than misguided ideas from educators or parents.… (meer)

Had to read in chunks because parts were just a bit too real. But I laughed out loud multiple times, and while the characters and situations might be intended to be hyperbole, I've been in quite similar situations in my teaching career. Kind of nice to read it at the end of a school year, as it made me feel a little less alone in the problematic landscape that is public education. I still love my career, and love what I do. What I think the book does best is highlight what I learned years ago...when I finally stop teaching, it won't be because of the kids.… (meer)

I always check Little Free Libraries despite them almost always being full of romance, murder and fad diet books, none of which I care for. However, while on vacation in Taylor's Falls, Minnesota, i happened upon this gem outside a dentist's office.

I liked the cover and had never heard of it but dug right in and was delighted at my find.

A funny, satirical novel about a high school and it's teachers, made funnier because it's all horrifyingly true across this test loving, finger pointing country.

Perfection.… (meer)