Darth Paper Strikes Back Party

Well, the party is over and it was a huge hit! I had over 30 kids at the party and handed out 20 books! We ate like Kings and Queens and made Origami Darth Paper and Yoda! We wore our favorite Star Wars shirts... I even wore my hair like Princess Leia! Mrs. Brown (Sam & Will's mom) came and poured Yoda Soda for us! Enjoy these pictures! See you again next fall when part 3 comes out! 

Here are some of the kids that got to party hearty today! 

Ladies Underpants?

Mr Balke (5th and 6th grade teacher and undercover super hero) sent me an email asking:
"Have you had a chance to utilize your super-powers of book choosing for me?  No pressure"
He requested something funny where he could use lots of different voices. I immediately donned my cape and ran to the A section where I selected:

Happy Darth Vader is Happy!

Judging by Darth Vader's mood, it must be the day that Darth Paper Strikes Back comes out!  

Congratulations to Tom Angleberger on this epic day! I even baked you a cake!

I have actually had a copy for the last week, but have waited to read it until now- I just didn't feel right reading it before the book's actual birthday.  So, let the reading commence! Keep an eye on this blog for my review!

Go Yoda!

Uh-huh! Go Yoda! Only 11 days until Darth Paper Strikes Back

 comes out! I am planning a book release party- so if you would like to get Darth Paper the day it comes out, talk to me when school starts next week! I will hand out order forms!

And to be fair, I must represent The Dark Side. 

 

And of course, I had to learn how to make my own animated gif (that's  what those images up there are called). I used Picasion.com. Very easy!

Dream Big

I have Yoda on the brain... as I usually do.  

Counting the days until Darth Paper Strikes Back comes out!!

23 Days, Young Jedi

Darh Paper Strikes back comes out in 23 days!  

In case you didn't know!

Image found on Pinterest

Now I Am The Master

"When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master."

Okay, so edited this one for you, Tom!

Kirby 1 Tom 0

This is what I imagine is going on at ALA right now...

Kirby Larson and Tom Angleberger competing in a lightsaber duel. Wish I were there!

It Gets Better!

Thank you to Tom Angleberger for sharing this video.  After reading Warp Speed by Lisa Yee, I am concerned about all of the bullying that may be going on right under my nose. We say that Lemme is a bully free zone- but I am sure that people are still having a hard time. 

A bunch of authors and illustrators got together and made this video to let you know that things might be tough now, but things will get better.  But- you shouldn't sit around and wait for bullying to stop. Ask for help. Tell a parent, a friend, a teacher or a librarian. We are here to help you.  I am here to help you.

Things do get better...