Celebrate the Birthday of Marjane Satrapi
November 22 is the birthday of the Iranian-French graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, born in Rasht, Iran (1969). She wrote the graphic …
Unmasking the Mythical Narrative Surrounding the Five-Paragraph Essay
This post was written by NCTE member Anastasia Gustafson. During my first year of college, I was sitting in …
In Memoriam: Dr. Vivian Yenika-Agbaw
The following article was written for the Fall 2021 edition of the Journal of Children’s Literature and is printed here …
My First NCTE Annual Convention
This post was written by NCTE member Katie Papesh. The beginning of the year is magical. You are ready …
Challenges, Inspiration, and Lasting Connections
This post was written by NCTE member Kasey Short. This year will be my fourth year in a row …
Filling Your Head and Your Heart as You Step Back into the Classroom
This post was written by NCTE member Linda Rief. Don Graves and Don Murray, both mentors of mine at …
A Great Reward
This post was written by NCTE member Ayanna F. Brown. I have been a member of NCTE for the …
Affirming LGBTQIA+ Youth During a Pandemic
This post was written by NCTE member Ryan Schey. I imagine that many educators have started this school year, …
In Memoriam: Lisa Ede
This post was written by CCCC Past Chairs Cheryl Glenn and Andrea Lunsford. September 29, 2021—20 days after her 74th …
The Annual Convention Is a Time of Renewal: Building Connection, Finding Community, and Engaging in Critical Reflection
This post was written by NCTE member Wintre Foxworth Johnson. Connection. Community. Critical Reflection. My NCTE membership and attendance at Annual …