Did you know that April is also School Library Month?

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and their programs. In April, school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that school library programs play in a student's educational career.

In honor of School Library Month, I had to post Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't) by Barbara Bottner. This is such a cute book that all children will love. (It is also a 2011-2012 SC Picture Book Nominee.)

With the help of Miss Brooks, Missy’s classmates all find books they love in the library—books about fairies and dogs and trains and cowboys. But Missy dismisses them all—“Too flowery, too furry, too clickety, too yippity.” Still, Miss Brooks is determined to show Missy that she just needs to keep looking and she too will find that special book to love!

One reason I like this book so much is because Miss Brooks reminds me a little bit of me! You can tell she LOVES her job so much and helping the children find a love of reading. (She will also go to great lengths with her themes and costumes! :) Finally, Miss Brooks loves books and she wants to show her students how fun and exciting reading can be!