QUESTION AND ANSWERS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL VIEW
TEACHERS WE ASKED:
Mrs. Trump
What is your favorite genre to read?
" I like to read mystery and adventure books. I also like Nicholas Spark style books too."
And your all time favorite book is?
"My favorite book of all times is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"My book's plot needs to be attention grabbing right away."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I like to see students read books that you are reading together as a class, although not when I'm trying to teach. I also like to see students just pleasure read."
Any book Suggestions?
"Any James Patterson books, Nicholas Sparks books or books by Stieg Larsson. I also enjoy the books that you guys read in class."
What are some of your favorite authors of all times?
"Definitely James Patterson"
What is your favorite genre to read?
" I like to read mystery and adventure books. I also like Nicholas Spark style books too."
And your all time favorite book is?
"My favorite book of all times is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"My book's plot needs to be attention grabbing right away."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I like to see students read books that you are reading together as a class, although not when I'm trying to teach. I also like to see students just pleasure read."
Any book Suggestions?
"Any James Patterson books, Nicholas Sparks books or books by Stieg Larsson. I also enjoy the books that you guys read in class."
What are some of your favorite authors of all times?
"Definitely James Patterson"
Mr. Harach
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like fantasy and science fiction books."
And your all time favorite book is?
"I liked A Separate Peace by John Knowles and The Thief of Always by Clive Barker. But my favorite book changes depending on my mood."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books with plots that moves fast, and have fun characters."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I like to see students read all the books that I recommend."
Any book Suggestions?
"I liked the Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare and City of Bones by the same author. I also liked The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman. I would suggest The Yearling by Tony Feasey too. I enjoy the Haddix series by Margaret Peterson. I would recommend the The Lighthouse Series or the Walden series as well."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"Well, my favorite author changes all the time, but I would have to say that I love Scott Westerfeld. I also loved James Patterson and Harry Partch."
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like fantasy and science fiction books."
And your all time favorite book is?
"I liked A Separate Peace by John Knowles and The Thief of Always by Clive Barker. But my favorite book changes depending on my mood."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books with plots that moves fast, and have fun characters."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I like to see students read all the books that I recommend."
Any book Suggestions?
"I liked the Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare and City of Bones by the same author. I also liked The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman. I would suggest The Yearling by Tony Feasey too. I enjoy the Haddix series by Margaret Peterson. I would recommend the The Lighthouse Series or the Walden series as well."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"Well, my favorite author changes all the time, but I would have to say that I love Scott Westerfeld. I also loved James Patterson and Harry Partch."
Mr. Wolfgang
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read fantasy and science fiction books. However, lately I've been reading a lot of informational books."
And your all time favorite book is?
"The Bible and the Foundation Series."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books that have vivid description, realist characters and action. I use books as an escapism, so I have to be able to relate, yet the characters can't be too day to daily familiar to me."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I love to see students reading classics."
Any book Suggestions?
"Foundation Series."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"Asimov and Tolkein"
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read fantasy and science fiction books. However, lately I've been reading a lot of informational books."
And your all time favorite book is?
"The Bible and the Foundation Series."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books that have vivid description, realist characters and action. I use books as an escapism, so I have to be able to relate, yet the characters can't be too day to daily familiar to me."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I love to see students reading classics."
Any book Suggestions?
"Foundation Series."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"Asimov and Tolkein"
Mrs. Phillip
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read political and mystery books."
And your all time favorite book is?
None
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books that have the military, weapons and international intrigue."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"Any book other than the Harry Potter series and the Lord Of The Rings series."
Any book Suggestions?
"Look at NYT Bestellers"
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
David Beldacci and Lee Child
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read political and mystery books."
And your all time favorite book is?
None
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books that have the military, weapons and international intrigue."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"Any book other than the Harry Potter series and the Lord Of The Rings series."
Any book Suggestions?
"Look at NYT Bestellers"
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
David Beldacci and Lee Child
Mrs. Mann
What is your favorite genre to read?
"My favorite genres are fantasy and realistic fiction."
And your all time favorite book is?
"My favorite book of al times...... Oooo I got one! I loved This Much I know Is True by Wally Lamb"
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like to see relatable characters"
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I like to see students reading "Out-of-the-box" kinda books. I aso like to see them read really challenging books."
Any book Suggestions?
"Umm.. The Giver Series, and the Divergent series is something that I would recommend."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"I love Wally Lamb"
What is your favorite genre to read?
"My favorite genres are fantasy and realistic fiction."
And your all time favorite book is?
"My favorite book of al times...... Oooo I got one! I loved This Much I know Is True by Wally Lamb"
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like to see relatable characters"
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I like to see students reading "Out-of-the-box" kinda books. I aso like to see them read really challenging books."
Any book Suggestions?
"Umm.. The Giver Series, and the Divergent series is something that I would recommend."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"I love Wally Lamb"
Mr. Himelright
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read nonfiction."
And your all time favorite book is?
"My favorite book is East of Eden by John Steinbeck."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"When I read a book, I want to learn something; I want it to be insightful."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"As long as their reading...."
Any book Suggestions?
Native Son by Richard Right, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"I love John Steinback."
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read nonfiction."
And your all time favorite book is?
"My favorite book is East of Eden by John Steinbeck."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"When I read a book, I want to learn something; I want it to be insightful."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"As long as their reading...."
Any book Suggestions?
Native Son by Richard Right, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"I love John Steinback."
Mrs. Patterson
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read realistic fiction."
And your all time favorite book is?
"It's a children's book. The Lorax by Dr. Suess is my favorite book ever."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books that I can relate too."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I just like to see students reading. But if their reading as their assigned, then that's even better."
Any book Suggestions?
"Poison Ivy by Amy Goldman Koss and My Sister's Keeper by by Jodi Picoult are books I would recommend."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"My favorite auhor would be Jody Bacall."
What is your favorite genre to read?
"I like to read realistic fiction."
And your all time favorite book is?
"It's a children's book. The Lorax by Dr. Suess is my favorite book ever."
The things that you look for in a book are...
"I like books that I can relate too."
What kind of books do you like to see students reading?
"I just like to see students reading. But if their reading as their assigned, then that's even better."
Any book Suggestions?
"Poison Ivy by Amy Goldman Koss and My Sister's Keeper by by Jodi Picoult are books I would recommend."
What are some of your favorite author of all times?
"My favorite auhor would be Jody Bacall."