March 2019 Bookshelf

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us.

The following books are being shared during library class in support of mindfulness.

By Lauren Alderfer

Grades K-1

By Rana DiOrio

Grades 2-3

By Jon J. Muth

Grades 4-5

Author Spotlight with...

Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds

Susan grew up in the heart of Greenwich Village in NYC. As a kid she kept a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous hopscotch) and her skate key around her neck, ready for the next adventure. She found inspiration everywhere and loved to write all about it!

Now Susan lives by the sea in East Hampton, New York with her 3 children and their dog, Gizmo. She still finds inspiration everywhere and writes it all down!

In addition to writing books for kids she also teaches yoga and mindfulness to children of all ages. She is a yogi herself and is still working on her headstand.

Peter H. Reynolds... children's book author, illustrator, bookshop owner, founder of FableVision... and an advocate for creativity and children of all ages.

He was born in Canada and moved to Massachusetts at the age of three. He began writing and illustrating at the age of 7 with the encouragement of his teacher. Today he lives in Dedham, Massachusetts and is known for writing, illustrating, and filmmaking.