Category Archives: book talk

Defeating Self-Doubt

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Randolph Randy Camp

Self-doubt and discouragement can slow us down, even stop us altogether. During our talks, Randie would tell me how searching for the right words would be so daunting at times, especially when she was working on her dissertation. But Randie … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk About Heaven

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Randolph Randy Camp

When I was little I would just walk into the store, walk right pass Ms. Chewning and go straight to the penny candy aisle. Ms. Chewning was busy at the register but I think she knew who I was and … Continue reading →

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Let The Teachers Teach!

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Randolph Randy Camp

I’ve been loving books ever since I was a little boy. It’s a shame and a disgrace that some politicians and school districts want to ban certain books nowadays. Placing strong restrictions on teachers and controlling how they conduct their … Continue reading →

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Monica: Classroom Book Talk

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Randolph Randy Camp

MONICA: Classroom Book Talk….I love it when two people have read, seen, or heard the same exact thing, but they each may have a different perception. I appreciate all of the book clubs and school teachers who are using any … Continue reading →

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Books From Heaven: Randie’s Free Library

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Randolph Randy Camp

It’s April 21, six days from Randie’s birthday and two boxes of books were dropped off for RANDIE’S FREE LIBRARY early this morning.

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The Teacher in You

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Randolph Randy Camp

This on-going pandemic has definitely changed our lives. Some of you parents have become teachers, whether you’d wanted to be or not. And, to your own surprise, maybe you’re the greatest teacher ever. In a way, there’s a teacher inside … Continue reading →

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Turning Negatives Into Positives

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Randolph Randy Camp

Regardless of your age, gender, color, background, or which side of town you live on, you deserve to be happy, and always know that you are precious and uniquely special. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you differently. One of … Continue reading →

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Your Neighbor’s Name

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Randolph Randy Camp

I love being invited to classrooms and speaking to students. Our book talk discussions can get pretty deep sometimes, and often jumps off-topic into the students’ personal lives. Current news events, such as the recent bomb scare, and race relations … Continue reading →

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Today’s Amazing Teens

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Randolph Randy Camp

Sometimes, I don’t think that our young people get enough credit for their good deeds and positive vibes in which they put out every day. Similar to the adult world, the criminal and negative activity conducted by a small percentage … Continue reading →

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No Checkbook Required

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Randolph Randy Camp

If you’re a waitress, plumber, cashier, reporter, journalist, delivery driver, mechanic, factory worker, farmer, lab tech, teacher, ect. you’re impacting lives every day. Keep doing what you’re doing. You don’t need to be famous or wealthy to help somebody. I’ve never been on the … Continue reading →

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