About

My name is Sarah and I am the face behind TheReadingZone. I am a 6th grade Language Arts teacher who strives to instill a love of reading and writing in her students. I can’t imagine my life without books- the many overflowing bookcases in my house and classroom are a testament to this. When I began teaching I discovered the lack of middle school teachers who blog and set out to make a difference. I read and review all the books I place in my classroom library and hope that my reviews can help other students, parents, teachers, and librarians choose the perfect book.

I love my students. I love raising monarch butterflies. Besides my rampant love of books and writing, I also work as a volunteer staff member for the Monarch Teacher Network. My students and I raise and release monarch butterflies every fall, track their migration each winter, and await their return in the spring. In February 2008 I was privileged to travel to Michoacan, Mexico to visit the overwintering grounds of the monarchs, which was a life-changing experience.

My blog focuses on reading, with a lot of writing and writing workshop thrown in. I also talk about my classroom and classroom projects. Take a peek inside a 6th grade Language Arts classroom!

I do accept review copies of books. I promise to read each book but cannot guarantee I will review each one. A review is a courtesy, not a guarantee. I tend to focus on middle-grade and young adult literature, fiction and non-fiction. Please email thereadingzone@gmail.com for mailing address.