Poetry to Promote Positive Self-Talk
In this new introduction to her 2019 post, NCTE member Ashlan Bishop reflects on how she further adapted and varied …
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 …
Celebrating Naomi Shihab Nye!
Naomi Shihab Nye, born March 12, 1952, is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. Although she calls herself a “wandering poet”, …
What Can Expert Digital Readers Teach Us about Reading Pedagogy?
This post by NCTE member Matthew Overstreet is based on his article “Networked Reading: How Digital Reading Experts Use Their Tools” (College …
The 2022 African American Read-In
To be recognized as an official African American Read-In Host, it’s easy as I, 2, 3: Select books, poems, speeches, …
Get Ready for World Read Aloud Day!
World Read Aloud Day, recognized on February 1, motivates children, teens, and adults to celebrate the power of words. This …
Multicultural Children’s Book Day
The 9th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day will take place on January 28, 2022. The mission of this day, held …
Poet Carl Sandburg
American poet and writer, Carl Sandburg was born January 6, 1878. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry …
Reframing At-Home Reading: Three Small Shifts to Make a Big Difference
This post was written by NCTE member Christina Nosek. Winter break is just around the corner in many of our …