Virginia

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Virginia’s Quotes

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.”
― Allen Saunders

tags: fate, life, misattributed-john-lennon, planning, plans

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“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.”
― Phil Collins

tags: education, learning, mentoring, teaching

1024 likes

“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
― C.S. Lewis

tags: books, children-s-books, reading

13381 likes

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

tags: abilities

50628 likes

“AND what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,
And over it softly her warm ear lays;
Whether we look, or whether we listen,
We hear life murmur, or see it glisten;”
― James Russell Lowell

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Virginia’s Groups

Mock Newbery 2026 — 3187 members — last activity 4 hours, 15 min ago
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Newbery Award winning books.

Mock Caldecott 2026 — 1576 members — last activity 7 hours, 40 min ago
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Caldecott Award winning books.

Fandom Forward Book Club — 440 members — last activity Mar 09, 2023 12:10AM
The Fandom Forward Book Club has moved to Discord! Join us here: https://bit.ly/HowToJoinBookClub

Great Middle Grade Reads — 4388 members — last activity 12 hours, 54 min ago
ABOUT THE GROUP Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books a ...more

Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine — 170377 members — last activity 2 hours, 30 min ago
Hey Y’all, We’ve been reading together for awhile and we don’t know about you, but we’re ready to hear your thoughts and opinions. This group is a pl ...more

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