The book deals with real situations and offers good advice, but there is a lack of organization. The stories shift in audience which was distracting. But the advice section from real teachers was amazing and worth the high rating. I'm glad I read it, but I probably wouldn't reread it. ( )

Digital audio narrated by Gerry Brooks and Angela Gonzales
2.5**

Gerry Brooks is an elementary school principal in Lexington, Kentucky. Apparently, he’s also a YouTube celebrity of sorts. I’ve never seen any of his videos, but I might have to look him up. I think – though am not sure – that this book might be a review of some of the topics covered in his YouTube videos.

I don’t have any children. I’m not a teacher. It’s been a long time since I’ve personally been in school of any kind, let alone elementary school. Things are obviously different … and yet.

I do recognize many of the issues with the cafeteria / lunchroom. With juggling all the supplies. With bathroom breaks. With playground issues.

I would probably have found this funnier if it was closer to home and I could relate. As it was, I thought it was more “instructional” than entertaining.

The book includes a glossary of terms, as well as a final chapter, titled “The Answer Key: Teachers Teaching Teachers,” in which advice sent in by teachers on various topics such as “5 tips I wish they had taught me in college” or “5 ways to sustain a strong marriage for educators” is relayed.

Brooks performs the audiobook himself, except for the last chapter, which is read by Angela Gonzales. ( )

These are many short stories about school--everything from being a kindergarten lunch monitor (very funny) to being a bus driver (rather sad and poignant). Mr. Brooks makes all laugh with satire and cry for the lives of the little ones. I highly recommend this book. I follow this guy on Instagram (gerrybrooksprin) and pre-ordered this funny and readable book. 191 pages ( )