That is a wrap for Season 2! In this episode we feature two books on the AAPI community and we reflect back on our first year teaching. Make sure to tune in to hear the good,bad and everything in between about doing distance learning. Also hear what we have planned for season 3! Make sure to stay connected with us on our social media to hear all the exciting news coming! Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/eUB4bqNWK2w Purchase any of the books mentioned: Eyes That Kis ..read more

Drum roll please!!!! Yes we have more extra special guests! This time around we have two members from our cohort at SJSU: David and Kevin who are current 5th and 3rd grade teachers. We get to hear all about their masters research project and they even share what their current favorite books are! Make sure to tune in! Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/y7OZftb_ekk Purchase any of the books mentioned: Dean Juno: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Juno-Picture-Puffins-Soyung/d ..read more

Join Alejandra and Jocelyn as they dive into the topic of gender norms and different family structures. On this week's episode they talk about diversity amongst families and how some families go against the gender norms. They bring in some exciting books that tackle these topics in such a fun and loving way!  Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/VFFOj4GIzwg ..read more

It’s almost EARTH DAY! Get to hear host Jocelyn and Alejandra catch up, listen to their views on testing and how excited we all are about microphones!. Then let's talk about an issue we can all get behind taking care of our Earth! Hear some of their Earth Day book picks and how we can inspire and motivate students and grown ups to take care of our planet. There is no Planet B! Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/JL6h-y5iNjM Purchase any of the books mentioned: Old Eno ..read more

Pop culture and books? You might not think it's a good fit but we found the books and are excited to share! One book is based on a popular  sitcom show and another a royal couple and their pup. Get read for an exciting and fun episode where we bring pop culture into the classroom! Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/BFECUpLlqLA Purchase any of the books mentioned in this episode: The Duchess and Guy: A Rescue to Royalty Puppy Love Story: https://www.hmhbooks.com ..read more

March is Women’s History Month and we could not be more excited to share these books. Join Jocelyn and Alejandra as they highlight some of their favorite books featuring strong female characters or Women from history who have changed the world. Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/i6m4UGBBiAs Purchase any books mentioned: HERstory:https://www.amazon.com/Herstory-Women-Girls-Shook-World/dp/1534436642/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KCKD0FY29RGZ&dchild=1&keywords=herstory&q ..read more

Surprise Episode! We have two very exciting guests, the authors of My Tiny Temper Christopher Fequiere and his son Oliver! We are thrilled to get to chat with both of them on their newest book. “My Tiny Temper follows a child's day as they struggle with daily task while dealing with a big monster of emotions.” Hear us chat about the writing process and learn to see if they felt anything was missing from their book! Make sure to check out their kickstarter and make a donation at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mytinytemper/my-tiny-temper-hardcover?ref=project_link Purchase your own paperba ..read more

We made it to Season 2! Welcome back on our book boat journey! Join Jocelyn & Alejandra as they play catch up after an exciting first season and hear what their current book favorites are! Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/UGjH6ufNilY Purchase any of the books mentioned in this episode: The Abc’s of Black History: https://www.workman.com/products/the-abcs-of-black-history What Do you do with an idea?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Do-You-Idea/dp/1938298071 ..read more

Let's all welcome our first guest Erin Enguero. We are thrilled and honored that Erin has decided to be our first guest. We met Erin during our time at San Jose State and she is an amazing educator with an incredible journey. Join us for an exciting episode where Erin talks about her journey, an amazing book, and how being differently abled is a strength. Follow our Instagram @the_bookboat Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Book-Boat-100165011798426 Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/xa7UyuqmTk8 Purchase any of the books mentioned in this episode: https://www.a ..read more

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