Reader of the Month December 2010

Reader of the Month: Mrs. Vincent

In January, I will be posting an interview with a guest reader of the month!  I am excited to start interviewing students and to share their reading lives here on Mrs. Read-A-Lot!  To start off, I'll post my answers to the interview questions.  

What is your favorite book?  Who would you recommend it to?

     I have so many books that I love that it's hard to name just one all-time favorite book!  I'm going to pick Matilda by Roald Dahl.  Roald Dahl is one of my favorite authors and I think many readers can enjoy his books.  I would recommend Matilda to any student who hasn't read it, but probably most to a student who is in at least 3rd grade, unless you are reading with an adult.  

Where do you like to read?  Can you describe your favorite reading spot?

     I love to read everywhere!  There isn't a place where I can't read.  I have a knack for being able to read in loud or distracting places.  My favorite reading spot is on a couch in my living room.  I like to curl my legs up under me and get comfortable with my book!

When do you like to read?

     I love to read all the time and I try to find time to read throughout the day.  I love reading at night though, after my kids are in bed and the house is quiet.  

What are the last three books you have read?

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, 

Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, 

Art & Max by David Wiesner

Do you prefer paperbacks or hardcover books?

     I used to love paperback books, but I've read a lot of library books lately that are hardcover and I think I prefer hardcover now!

How do you choose a book?

     I have lots of ways that I choose a book.  I talk to my students and friends about what they are reading.  One of my students told me about Jake Drake, Bully Buster by Andrew Clements and now I have it on my list of books to read!  I also read about books online and in magazines or the newspaper.  Also, when I am at the library, I look at the books on the shelves to see if a title or a book cover pops out at me.  If I find a book that looks interesting I will read the back of the book or the inside jacket flap and even the first page to decide if I want to read it.  

Reading is… 

     ...a way for me to learn about the world: people, places, things, feelings!

Check back in January to read about the featured reader of the month, Jeyanna!