Poetry and the Summer Olympics
The summer Olympics in Paris will kick off on July 26. Did you know that there is a longstanding connection …
The Use of Sports in YA Literature
“I think basketball is a container for the miraculous.”–Hanif Abdurraqib, author of There’s Always Next Year: On Basketball and Ascension …
Explore These NCTE Resources for Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when cities across the US show support for LGBTQIA+ rights, culture, and communities. In the late …
Celebrate Juneteenth with These NCTE Resources
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. …
NCTE Resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Held during the month of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration …
Earth Day 2024
Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970. An estimated 20 million people nationwide attended the inaugural events across …
Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE Publications
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
NCTE Publications on Poetry
Whether you’re looking to celebrate poetry during April (National Poetry Month) or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources …
Enhancing English Language Learning: The Power of Poetry and Primary Sources
This blog post was written by Maryann Hasso, a cohort member of the New Perspectives on Primary Sources (NPPS) Project. …
The Eclipse of 2024!
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and …