100 Years of Newbery!
As we look towards 2022, we can look forward to celebrating a century of the Newbery Medal! Since 1922, the Newbery …
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 …
Get Ready for #NCTE21 with #NCTEchat!
Join us on Sunday, November 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat on #NCTE21, the 2021 NCTE Annual Convention, led by …
Remembering Kurt Vonnegut
November 11 is the birthday of Kurt Vonnegut, a writer who was also a veteran. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, …
Lessons from the NCTE Convention
This post was written by guest author Jacob Wunsh. I was Google searching—something to the effect of “PD aside …
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 …
Trick or Treat! Celebrating Halloween
October 31, many Americans celebrate Halloween by dressing in costumes and telling spooky tales. Children go from house to house—to …
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 …