Mr. Reed’s Books
Simon B. Rhymin’
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he’s just a Chicago fifth grader who’s small for his age and afraid to use his voice.
Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he’s constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears.
With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his ’hood?
All Good in the Hood
This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America’s favorite rapping teacher from Chicago is a tribute to the sights and sounds of a city neighborhood and the special bond between brothers as they help each other overcome their fears.
Today is June 19th, Juneteenth’s what they say and for my family, it’s a very special day.
But sometimes the hood feels scary when we’re walking around. I wish I could stay home where it’s safe and sound. Where the dogs aren’t BARKING, and the cars aren’t HONKING, and the streetlights aren’t FLICKERING.
But when Big Bro tells me it will all be okay, I know the noises can’t hurt me and ruin my day.
Simon B. Rhymin’ Takes A Stand
This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America’s favorite rapping teacher from Chicago is a tribute to the sights and sounds of a city neighborhood and the special bond between brothers as they help each other overcome their fears.
Today is June 19th, Juneteenth’s what they say and for my family, it’s a very special day.
But sometimes the hood feels scary when we’re walking around. I wish I could stay home where it’s safe and sound. Where the dogs aren’t BARKING, and the cars aren’t HONKING, and the streetlights aren’t FLICKERING.
But when Big Bro tells me it will all be okay, I know the noises can’t hurt me and ruin my day.
Be THAT Teacher
Be THAT Teacher offers educators a vision of a reimagined classroom built on honesty, compassion, and joy, simultaneously providing inspiration and a fun reading experience. In that sense, this book leads by example: the voice of Mr. Reed is unquestionably unique, original, and effective, both in storytelling and advising other teachers. It is perfectly situated to guide other educators to lean into their most authentic selves in the classroom to better build relationships, connect with and engage students, and take more joy in their work, all in the service of creating better educational outcomes.
Be THAT Teacher offers strategies for centering the core attributes of authenticity in the classroom, ways to connect with and engage students, actionable advice on how to build stronger relationships between teacher and scholars, and tips on what strong teachers should emphasize in those relationships.
This book is a must-have for all educators, new or veteran, on their journey of learning and effective teaching!