Having a Say
Voting for our leaders is one of the most important things you get to do as a member. Belonging to …
Have You Thanked a Teacher Today?
Teachers know that one of the great rewards of the profession is receiving a sincere gesture of gratitude for the …
Have You Shared Any Bookjoy Lately?
This text is excerpted from Bringing “Bookjoy” and Cultural Awareness to Children Nationwide (The Council Chronicle, March 2016), by Lorna Collier. Children’s …
Have You Checked Out the Stellar Speaker Lineup for the 2020 NCTE Virtual Convention?
At NCTE’s first-ever Virtual Annual Convention you’ll have the opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers who care about literacy as much …
Harry Potter’s Birthday
It’s a double birthday! J.K. Rowling was born July 31, 1965, in Bristol, England. From the stories that Rowling tells …
Hard Topics Can Lead to Good Kids’ Books
This text is excerpted from the article by Adrienne Samuels Gibbs in The Council Chronicle (March 2016.) Difficult topics are …
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2025!
NCTE wishes our members and teachers everywhere a happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Please enjoy this message from NCTE President Tonya …
Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!
William Shakespeare’s birthday is celebrated on April 23. Students at every grade level can be involved in activities to celebrate Shakespeare’s birth. The …
Happy Birthday, Mark Twain!
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, popularly known as Mark Twain, was born November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri. He spent his childhood …
Happy Birthday, Harry and J.K.!
It’s a double birthday! J.K. Rowling was born July 31, 1965, in Bristol, England. From the stories that Rowling tells …