Make That Move Monday

It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted. My absence doesn't mean there's been inactivity, though. A lot of cool things have happened. I just have to share some of them with you!

Let's see... 

• I created several iMovies for my school district's summer reading program (even though I thought I would never be able to slice and dice audio and video footage)
• I finally joined the SCBWI (The Society Of Children' Book Writers and Illustrators)
• I signed up for an online class that will help teachers create sustainable development goals in their classrooms and libraries
• I told myself (and I believe myself!) that I can do whatever I put my heart and mind to

So, what have you been up? What goals have you accomplished? Today is the day. It's Make That Move Monday!

El Cinco De Mayo

!Buenas Tardes A Todos! Good Afternoon, Everyone!

Today is El Cinco De Mayo, or The 5th Of May! This is significant in Mexican and Mexican-American history because on May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French in the town of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The victory is especially remarkable because the Mexican army was outnumbered 3 to 1: The French had 6,000 soldiers; the Mexicans only had 2,000!

Let's take a virtual trip to Puebla, the 4th largest city in Mexico! When you come back, don't forget to stop by the National Museum Of Mexican Art right here in Chicago, IL. Be sure to let me know what you think. You can post here or send me an email detailing your experiences.

May the 4th Be With You!

Simply say "Han Solo. Princess Leia. Yoda. Luke Skywalker. Obi-Wan Kenobi. Chewbacca. Darth Vader" and most people will shout, "Star Wars!!"

The first Star Wars movie hit theaters back in 1977. Created by American filmmaker George Lucas and considered a space-opera, Star Wars is a cultural phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over forty years! 

Visit the official Star Wars website at StarWars.com to learn up-to-date information about the franchise, films, fellow fans and more! 

For all of you book worms like me, check out these Star Wars books that will take you on an intergalactic adventure!  You will find many of them through your local library's ebook/digital media platform, including Hoopla or Overdrive.