The Right to Read
They say there’s “nothing new under the sun,” and when it comes to students and their teachers choosing reading material …
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
On the last Saturday in April, Independent Bookstore Day is recognized! It brings together the celebration of classics, entrepreneurship, and …
Will Poetry Be Done Tomorrow?
I was recently talking about Kwame Alexander’s Newbery-winning book The Crossover with my eighth graders. My students were really into …
The Process of Langston Hughes
In the 1940s, the poet Langston Hughes was a major author who worked in many different literary forms, from poems …
Build Your Stack with NCTE Children’s Book Award–Winning Titles for the African American Read-In
This post is part of Build Your Stack,® an initiative focused on helping teachers build their book knowledge and their classroom …
What We Gain from Teaching Translated Literature
From NCTE’s Standing Committee on Global Citizenship This post was written by NCTE member Chase Eddington, who is also …
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month!
Latinx Heritage Month runs every year from September 15 through October 15. Get started on your own celebration by checking …
What Happened in Your State This November?
This past month, eight policy analysts published reports about what occurred in the District of Columbia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont, …
September 11th
Tragedy can take many forms. Even as we reflect on this, the 15th anniversary of September 11th, some in the …
The Self-Introduction in Writing
This post is reprinted with permission from Moving Writers. When students are asked to introduce themselves in writing, it can …