Falker” is certainly one of the most memorable children’s books to be created for children who also have trouble learning how to read. Falker” where it details the life of a young girl named Trisha who struggles with learning how to read and how an inspirational teacher named Mr. Falker remember them fondly and forever.īoy, am I on the roll with reading various by none other than Patricia Polacco herself! This time, Patricia Polacco writes an autobiographical book called “Thank you, Mr. So like humans teachers are not created equal. I would just like to say THANK YOU for making me smarter so I can teach my kids to be smarter. He had skin cancer at that time and would regularly take days off for skin removals. In a world where social media and political agenda tell us what to think and how to behave I definitely stick out. This is why many people don't like me but I am okay with that. Why do they talk the way they do, why do they think the way they do? Then do what is best for your life.' That man changed the way I formed my opinions and the way I look at stuff. Your parents, adults, the government, your friends, the media, everyone. The best thing he ever said to me was 'Question everyone. He wanted us to be thoughtful individuals. I listened and respected that man because he taught me to think for myself. He would have us watch cartoons and break down what they really meant or how they were trying to give us a message. A tall nerdy middle aged white guy he was at that time. I had an English teacher that til today I can remember him fondly. What a beautiful dedication to your most beloved teacher. Tears springing in my eyes towards the last page. Then I told him who I was, and how he had changed my life so many years ago.' (Last page) I walked up to him and introduced myself. Falker later again some thirty years later at a wedding.

The book thank you mr falker