Earth Day 2022
As we celebrate Earth Day 2022, explore the possibilities for discussion and investigation in these NCTE resources: The blog post, …
Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
Looking Back at Community Events of the 2022 African American Read-In
In February, the African American Read-In inspired school and community readings and events across the nation. Here’s a look into …
Looking Back at School Celebrations of the 2022 African American Read-In
In February, the African American Read-In inspired school and community readings and events across the nation. Here’s a quick look …
NCTE Poetry Publications
Whether you’re looking to celebrate National Poetry Month during April or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources to …
National Poetry Month: Looking at National Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the …
Celebrating Billy Collins!
March 21 is the birthday of poet Billy Collins. He wrote his first poem at the age of seven when he …
Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath was first published on March 14,1939. The story of the Joad family—migrants who left …
NCTE Books by Women—Update for 2022
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating recent books from NCTE written or edited by …
Celebrating Naomi Shihab Nye!
Naomi Shihab Nye, born March 12, 1952, is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. Although she calls herself a “wandering poet”, …