Teaching Beliefs to Drive Literacy Instruction
In the early stages of my undergraduate teaching program, I was asked the question, “What are your beliefs about teaching and learning?”. I eagerly answered this question stating that I would be [...]
Serendipity and Storytelling: Poet Bao Phi Finds Warm Welcome to Children’s Picture Book World
All around them, shots fired at aircraft that burst into flames. Bao Phi’s family held their breath as they waited for their plane to rescue them from war-torn Vietnam. Against all odds, [...]
Great New Nonfiction Titles for June/July 2018
Take a look at these exciting nonfiction titles published in June and July. Enjoy and learn! PRIMARY NONFICTION 100 Bugs! : A Counting Book by Kate Narita (ill. by Suzanne Kaufman). [...]
Keep Your Series Current: July-August 2018
Update your popular series with these books that will be published in July and August. Enjoy! PRIMARY SERIES & SEQUELS Barkus Dog Dreams (Barkus, Book 2) by Patricia MacLachlan [...]
Live from ISTE 2018
Well, that title most certainly lacks the fervor of a Saturday Night Live opener, but I mean it with just as much gusto! Welcome to Chicago and your virtual glimpse into the highlights of my ISTE [...]
21st-Century Differentiation
As teachers, when we think about differentiation, images of multiple student groups, various types of media to present information, color coded options for levels, and detailed lesson plans come [...]
High-Energy Non-Fiction Title Proves Biographies Can Be Cool
Very rarely is there a book published that is completely original and groundbreaking. But Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix (Readers to Eaters, 2017) completely breaks the mold when it [...]
