Thanks, Catherine. I read one July book, but have now bounced back to a June book. It’s more of a mood thing right now. I really liked Thin Girls, but it is a book a lot of people shouldn’t read. (Big triggers!)

Thanks, Susan. Unfortunately, I think this summer will include quite a bit of work to prepare for next year which will likely be a mix of online and in person learning. It’s still unclear how it will actually work next year.

I just noticed one of my 7/7 books got pushed back to September, so I guess I only have 7 now.

The masks and social distancing are big issues for reopening school. Even with middle schoolers, keeping them apart and enforcing wearing masks feels like a nightmare! It will be interesting to see where the final plans land.

Stamped was eye-opening and very well done.

We don’t really know what fall will look like either, but are talking about some of the same things as your granddaughters’ schools. There will definitely still be some online component, but hopefully at school days, as well. It’s a moving target!

I can see why you would want to listen to Between the World and Me again. There is a lot to absorb in it. I may listen to it again at some point, too.

I really want to read Thin Girls, but am on the hold list at the library because I’m still hanging at NG.

I’m curious to see what you think about The Party Upstairs- you can vet it for me. I still have 2 June books to read before I leap into the July craziness!

I’m eagerly awaiting Stamped. I heard Jason Reynolds speak about this book at the virtual Texas Library Association Conference in May. It was powerful talk.

I can’t wait to hear what you think of the eight books that will be published in early July.