Celebrating Poet Rita Dove
August 28 is the birthday of American poet Rita Dove, who reportedly told Black American Literature Forum,“There’s no reason to subscribe authors …
Music, Literacy, and History
On this day in 1969, the Woodstock Festival opened in Bethel, New York on Max Yasgur’s Dairy Farm. It drew …
August 9 is Book Lovers Day!
It seems as though there is a holiday or day of remembrance for almost everything, and I find “Book Lovers …
Remembering James Baldwin on His Birthday
James Baldwin was born in Harlem on August 2, 1924. Baldwin wrote many novels but he was also a poet …
Poetry and the Summer Olympics
The long awaited summer Olympics in Tokyo kicked off on July 23. Did you know that there is a longstanding …
Celebrate Mandela Day!
In 2009, the United Nations declared July 18th “Mandela Day”, an international day of honor for former South African President …
National Summer Learning Week
National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to “elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every …
Summer Professional Development Books: Bestsellers
Summer is an excellent time for recharging; it’s also a great time for finding new inspiration. NCTE members have written …
The Four R’s of Summer
Can you believe it? The first day of July will be here before we know it! Here are a few …
Celebrate Pride Month with NCTE Resources
June is Pride Month, when cities across the US show support for LGBTQIA rights, culture, and communities. In the late …