Day 8

Today in the library I did my first booktalk.  I was super nervous about booktalks for some reason.  In our library classes, they seemed so complicated with scripts and practice.  I had myself so worked up about this!  It is on my list of personal growth opportunities.  Thankfully, my mentor is a common sense type of person.  She told me that I do booktalks all the time and don't even realize it.  We decided that I should choose a few books that I really like to share with a kindergarten class.  I chose a couple of South Carolina Picture Book Award nominees and Green Eggs and Ham, one of the first books I learned to read all by myself.  It went perfectly!  I "sold" all of the books I talked about during that one class time.  Honestly, I don't know why I was so concerned.  The lesson I learned today was:  Don't over think it...and stick to books that you enjoy.  I am so thankful for the opportunity to have a mentor who helps me work through my weaker areas as I strive to improve.