4 Short Stories to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
From sci-fi to fantasy to historical fiction, this list of short stories has something to interest every reader…
by Leila Hobbs September 20, 2022
From sci-fi to fantasy to historical fiction, this list of short stories has something to interest every reader…
by Leila Hobbs September 20, 2022
Teaching classic literature doesn’t have to be boring! These tips, lesson plans, and low-prep resources will help engage…
by Leila Hobbs September 13, 2022
Reading conferences that encourage independent reading, while still upholding your standards for comprehension. Your students will thank you!…
by Leila Hobbs June 28, 2022
Whether you’re hosting a lit circle or adding to your classroom library, these novels in verse will be…
by Leila Hobbs June 7, 2022
One tool for promoting diversity in the classroom is using texts by international authors. Here are 5 texts…
by Abena April 13, 2022
Whether you’re planning a lit circle or you need classroom library recs, I’ve got you covered with this…
by Danielle Hall April 5, 2022
Want to have a dystopian literature circle in your classroom? Let me plan it for you! This post…
by Danielle Hall March 29, 2022
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is part poetry, part memoir, and part ecological treatise. Here are some…
by Victoria C February 22, 2022
In this post, I share tips, ideas, & resources for teaching Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. My students…
by Danielle Hall February 1, 2022
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve got a new puzzle book for kids, Perfectly Challenging Brain Games…
by Danielle Hall January 18, 2022
No matter what you read, there’s something you’ll love on my list of the best books of 2021!…
by Danielle Hall December 7, 2021
Incorporate Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer into your American Literature curriculum as an example of Indigenous literature,…
by Danielle Hall November 16, 2021
Here are five short horror stories to share with your students! If you’re looking for some seriously psychological…
by Danielle Hall October 12, 2021
Looking for more books with trans characters to add to your classroom library? I have recommendations for middle…
by Leila Hobbs August 24, 2021
Looking for YA & MG books that will grab (and keep) a students attention? In this post I…
by Leila Hobbs July 13, 2021
Are you teaching The Outsiders? Read this post for tips and projects to help students analyze literary themes.…
by Danielle Hall June 29, 2021
Caution: magic inside this post! Find books for Harry Potter fans that capture the fun of the Potterverse…
by Danielle Hall May 11, 2021
Hey y’all! I’m blogging some big news today: *drumroll please* I wrote a second book, called The 100…
by Danielle Hall April 6, 2021
Are you teaching The Great Gatsby during distance learning? Here are 4 tips to make your virtual lessons…
by Danielle Hall March 2, 2021
Want a contemporary novel for your curriculum? Need classroom library suggestions? Check out Clap When You Land by…
by Leila Hobbs February 17, 2021
Are you teaching To Kill a Mockingbird this year? Whether you view it as a treasured classic, or…
by Danielle Hall January 26, 2021
Looking for classroom library ideas? In this post I’ll show you to audit your shelves and find the…
by Danielle Hall January 19, 2021
I love novels in verse, and the new book Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam…
by Danielle Hall December 29, 2020
Are you going to teach The Giver during distance learning? Great choice! Here’s how to make your novel…
by Danielle Hall December 1, 2020
Many of you have asked for recommendations for Indigenous texts for Secondary ELA to help enrichen your curriculum.…
by Danielle Hall November 10, 2020
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, y’all! We celebrate this every year from September 15th to October 15th, and we…
by Danielle Hall September 24, 2020
When Liliana Cruz gets an opportunity to go to a school in the Boston suburbs, her immigrant mother…
by Danielle Hall August 18, 2020
I recently finished Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron and it got me thinking about using inclusive YA…
by Danielle Hall August 6, 2020
Are you looking to create a more inclusive classroom library? Are you asking yourself, “What should I read…
by Leila Hobbs July 10, 2020
Hey y’all! Are you looking for diverse texts for secondary ELA? Do you want to grow your classroom…
by Danielle Hall June 8, 2020