Our community of readers includes EVERYONE in the school! All students and teachers have received a copy of our community book to read and enjoy this summer.
Below, your Putnam Ave. teachers have recorded sections of our community book so that you can read along with them this summer.
To read along with your teachers, just click play on the image!
All about Ms. Baker as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): I love anything vampire (fantasy) and gothic (like Edgar Allen Poe)!
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Because I don’t have to get up for work, I read late into the night during the summer!
All about Dr. Babio as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): I enjoy reading realistic fiction.
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): On the weekend, I like making myself a cup of coffee or tea, curl up on my couch, and read for hours.
All about Ms. Rivers as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Dystopian and political/historical-based fiction & non-fiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Some of you will catch me reading at CRLS this summer while Breakthrough is in session, but while I’m not there I will be reading on summits as I continue to climb NE’s 4000 footers.
All about Mrs. Federico as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Psychological thrillers, historical fiction, anything that is well-written!
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Sitting outside (preferably with a large iced coffee) and getting lost in whatever book is in my hands.
All about Ms. Bees as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Reading anywhere outdoors - my back porch, on a picnic blanket, at the beach. If it rains, I have been known to spend the ENTIRE day reading! Nothing feels better than completing a book in one day!
All about Mrs. Etesse as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Mystery, Dystopian, Realistic Fiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Reading outside while catching rays
All about Ms. Lew as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Fiction/Thriller
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): I love to read summer stories on the beach!
All about Ms. Tiernan as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Memoirs, Realistic Fiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Couch, AC, Doggie and book on lap
All about Mrs. Babatunde as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Biographies and autobiographies, sometimes folk tales or folklore
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): I enjoy reading sitting under the tree in the backyard. I love the warm summer breeze while reading.
All about Ms. Ruggeri as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Nonfiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): I love reading on the beach!
All about Ms. Calioro as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Mystery, Suspense, Fiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): I love to read at the beach!
All about Ms. Sammy as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Historical fiction, novel saga, mystery
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Reading at the beach with an iced tea!!
All about Mr. Doherty as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): History
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): First thing in the morning with a cup of coffee.
All about Ms. Cronin as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Nonfiction, Realistic Fiction, Memoir
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Reading on a long-distance train trip, at my desk near the window or at a park near the water.
All about Ms. Shah as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Historical Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Short Stories
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Curling up by the window with a good book and also reading on the beach on a warm and breezy day!
All about Mrs. Henry-Brown as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Fantasy fiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Reading books before watching the movie and visiting the library weekly with my children.
All about Ms. Tarek as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Psychological thrillers
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): Sitting outside on my porch in the sunshine, reading my favorite books!
All about Mrs. Papalardo as a Reader
Favorite genre(s): Mystery, Fiction
Favorite summer time reading habit(s): I love to read outside, especially at the beach or by the pool.