December Books

The books I plan to start, complete, and/or purchase in the month of December have been listed below. The books that I am in the process of reading, wanting to start, and plan to purchase for future reading have been rightly notated on the list below with corresponding italicized words. Additionally, I typically have four books in the hopper (in the process of reading). These four books always fall in one of the following five categories: children's literature, personal (self-helpish type books), religious, professional development, and Miss Alainius. Although this journey may be a bit tiresome, I enjoy the adventure of learning.

December books are:

* The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron. It was awarded the Newberry award for the year 2007. - R
* The Gingerbread Boy edited by Nova Nestrick - R
* The Final Act written by Chuck Smith. - R
* The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. E.Posner (completed several times but just need to post) - PD.
* Improving Student Learning: One Teacher at a Time by Jane E. Pollock - PD
* 50 One-Minute Tips To Better Communication by Phillip E. Bozek, Ph.D. -PD
* Quite Strength by Rosa Parks (and Gregory J. Reed) - R
* The Book of John (in progress) - R.
* Joy in the Journey by Guy Doud (would like to start) - R.
* What's Worth Fighting for in Your School? by Michael Fullan and Andy Hargreaves(would like to start) - PD.
* Leadership and the One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard (would like to start) -PD
*The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard (read but must post) - PD.
*The Big Book of How to Say It Best by Jack Griffin and Robbie Miller-Kaplan (in progress) - PD.

Books, intellectual conversations, and casual conversations all have an influence one one's thinking, actions, discussions. I look forward to the journey that lays ahead. Here's to the journey!