Me and my oldest two boys at an author event in Pittsburgh, PA
My name is Jessica Rosak, and I am a Title I reading specialist at South Side Elementary School in Pennsylvania. I have also taught English and reading in several high schools and middle schools, so I have worked with kids from grades K-12 and enjoyed them all. I feel like I have learned as much as I have taught! I am also a wife and mother of three boys who devour books (the toddler literally), and I love to read. I started this blog to review and recommend books to readers of all ages, but especially the students of South Side. I hope to spark and nurture a love of literature in as many kids as I can, no matter their abilities, resources, or tastes!

Lower Elementary

These books are geared more towards pre-readers up to second or third grade unless otherwise noted.

Upper Elementary

These books are geared more towards late second  or third grade up to fifth or sixth grade, unless otherwise noted.

Young Adult

These books are geared more towards sixth grade through high school and beyond, unless otherwise noted.