Laura5

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“The things we do outlast our mortality. The things we do are like monuments that people build to honor heroes after they've died. They're like the pyramids that the Egyptians built to honor the pharaohs. Only instead of being made of stone, they're made out of the memories people have of you.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

tags: deeds, honor, inspiration, memories

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“Kinder than is necessary. Because it's not enough to be kind. One should be kinder than needed.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

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“Now, there is a wonderful thing in this world called "foresight". It is a gift treasured above all others because it allows one to know what the future holds. Most people with foresight end up wielding immense power in life, often becoming great rulers or librarians.”
― Jonathan Auxier, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

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“A library is infinity under a roof.”
― Gail Carson Levine

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“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
― Dolly Parton

tags: be-yourself, self-awareness

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Laura5’s Groups

Nonfiction Navigators — 46 members — last activity Feb 16, 2012 03:14PM
This book club exists to encourage teachers and librarians to explore the depth children's nonfiction. ...more

Mock Caldecott 2027 — 1579 members — last activity Mar 17, 2026 11:28AM
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Caldecott Award winning books.

Mock Newbery 2027 — 3176 members — last activity 11 hours, 43 min ago
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Newbery Award winning books.

Mock Printz 2027 — 1175 members — last activity Mar 18, 2026 02:58PM
Reading the best of the best in Young Adult literature published in the previous year. Our goal is to find the book the American Library Association's ...more