Poetry and the African American Read-In: Yusef Komunyakaa
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
Poetry and the African American Read-In: Nikki Grimes
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
Poetry and the African American Read-In: Kwame Alexander
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
The Process of Langston Hughes
In the 1940s, the poet Langston Hughes was a major author who worked in many different literary forms, from poems …
Vote Now & Here’s How!
As an NCTE member, you can vote and make your voice heard on a new NCTE resolution — These tips …
Make Your Voice Heard!
Belonging to NCTE means your voice is amplified by more than 25,000 other voices across the country. When you use …
Paying Renewed Attention to Book Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Earlier today, those …
Celebrating the 1845 Publication of “The Raven”
On January 29, 1845, American author Edgar Allan Poe’s famously eerie poem “The Raven” was published in the New York Evening …
Field Notes: A Partnership Celebrating Lives of Poets
The month of January has moved so quickly. We are delighted to confirm increased interest in the 2020 Convention and …
Looking Back at the “1984” Macintosh Super Bowl Commercial
The “1984” commercial launched Apple’s Macintosh personal computer in the United States in January, 1984. The 45-second ad, which aired …