7 Books for Teaching Poetry
It’s April so y’all know what that means: National Poetry Month! I have compiled a list below of…
April 9, 2019
It’s April so y’all know what that means: National Poetry Month! I have compiled a list below of…
April 9, 2019
A typical Muslim-American teen saves the world (with the help of her teleporting dog), in our 50th episode,…
April 4, 2019
When I took American Literature as a high schooler in 2003, we read a range of texts from…
April 2, 2019
Join us this week as we discuss Internment by Samira Ahmed, a gripping book with a dark vision…
March 28, 2019
If you’re looking for a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week or for the beloved English teacher in your…
March 26, 2019
Author Amanda K. Morgan joins us to chat about Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young, a new…
March 21, 2019
When we arrive at March, we finally talk about teaching Women’s History. Even though it’s something we should…
March 12, 2019
It’s time for another #throwbackthursday, and this week we are arguing, I mean talking, about Liar by Justine…
March 7, 2019
I love teaching Shakespeare, and I LOVE discovering new and innovative ways to engage students in the material.…
March 5, 2019
Beware: dragons ahead! Join us as we dive into the epic fantasy world of The Priory of the…
February 28, 2019
So, you’re teaching argumentative writing again, and you’re looking for something to spice up your unit. I have…
February 26, 2019
Love, lies, and revolution! All of that and more in this week’s featured title, We Set the Dark…
February 21, 2019
When I say that I give my students time for independent reading or that I believe there’s a…
February 8, 2019
Can Bri be true to herself and still make her voice heard? On the Come Up by Angie…
February 7, 2019
Teens, drag queens, heists, and hijinks? All of this and more in this week’s title, Death Prefers Blondes…
January 31, 2019
This week it’s a #throwbackthursday as we chat about a book that came out in 2016. The Stonewall…
January 24, 2019
This week we are joined by our teacher friend Carissa Peck as we chat about The Field Guide…
January 17, 2019
New year, new books! This week we devoured the novella In An Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire, and…
January 10, 2019
This is part 2 of our 2018 round-up with recommendations from 15 guests. Today we hear from Lamar…
December 27, 2018
We have something very special for y’all to finish off 2018! In a two-part episode our guests bring…
December 20, 2018
In The Disasters by MK England we follow four teens on the run. Can they evade the government…
December 13, 2018
Today’s episode is perfect for cyberpunk and Sci-Fi fans – join us as we discuss Stronger, Faster, and…
December 6, 2018
Joining us today is friend and writer Samantha Leidig. You may remember her from our first season, and…
November 29, 2018
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi Tareq’s life is hustle and bustle in Syria. He…
November 26, 2018
I’ve talked before about using teaching with puzzles and games and using Escape Rooms in ELA, but I…
November 20, 2018
Pulp by Robin Talley is a moving split perspective window into the lives of two women – 60…
November 15, 2018
This week we are journeying into a rich fantasy world inspired by Japanese folkore. Join us as we…
November 8, 2018
Teaching about immigration can be intimidating for a someone without personal experience, but it’s an important topic to…
November 6, 2018
Sea monsters, pirates, and lost treasure? All of that (and more) awaits you in this weeks episode. Join…
November 1, 2018
If your students struggle making deep connections to a text, look no further than Photo Analysis. Students analyze…
October 29, 2018