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Wouldn't you love to see what is on the nightstand of your literacy gurus right now? We would love to peek into the homes of Richard Allington, Lucy Calkins, Regie Routman, Ralph Fletcher, Mary Howard, and Katie Wood Ray (among others) to see what they are engrossed in professionally or curled up with for enjoyment.  Well, we are unable to tell you what our mentors are devouring this summer, but we'll gladly let you take a peek into our reading lives. Here are our current page turners.

Gail added a historical fiction title to her pile of professional books on writing, reading, and school improvement. 

All the Light We Cannot See 
by Anthony Doerr  

59 Reasons to Write: Mini-Lessons, Prompts, and Inspiration for Teachers 
by Kate Messner   

I Am Reading: Nurturing Young Children's Meaning Making and Joyful Engagement with Any Book 
by Kathy Collins and Matt Glover

Improving Schools from Within: Summer 2015 Digital Bonus 
by ASCD

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Joan is falling in love with close reading, Kelly Gallagher's latest book, and a book on transforming schools through mathematics. 

Falling in Love with Close Reading: Lessons for Analyzing Texts—and Life 
by Christopher Lehman and Kathleen Roberts

In the Best Interest of Students: Staying True to What Works in the ELA Classroom 
by Kelly Gallagher

Small Steps, Big Changes: Eight Essential Practices for Transforming Schools Through Mathematics 
by Chris Confer and Marco Ramirez

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Allison's list has her focusing on professional as well as personal growth.  

What Connected Educators Do Differently 
by Todd Whitaker, Jimmy Casas, and Jeffrey Zoul

Making Number Talks Matter 
by Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead 
by Brene Brown

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There are a variety of titles on Lori's living room table. I Will Take a Nap! has been read multiple times to her grandsons. That Mo Willems—he makes us laugh and laugh. 

Minds Made for Stories: How We Really Read and Write Informational and Persuasive Texts
by Thomas Newkirk

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are 
by Brene Brown