TIP Teachers: Jan 2025
This evening I was able to join the monthly evening Zoom meeting of TIP Teachers, which is “Teachers for an Informed Public” in the state of...
8 Excellent New Middle Grade Books, January 2025
You’ll want to add these new middle grade books to your classrooms and libraries! From historical fiction Western Expansion to a fierce book choice advocate… The...
Storystorm 2025 Day 6: Becca McMurdie Follows Curiosity
by Becca McMurdie A few years ago, I had the tremendous opportunity to spend two months living and learning in Costa Rica. I will never forget...
Storystorm 2025 Day 5: Nancy Tupper Ling Writes Everything and Anything
by Nancy Tupper Ling When I visit schools or talk to future authors, I’m often asked: “How do I break into the world of writing?” My...
Multi-dimensional Digital Identity
This is a comment and reflection I shared on this blog post by Allysia Doratti, one of Dean Shareski‘s EC&I 832 graduate students in fall 2024:...
Storystorm 2025 Day 4: Clare Helen Welsh Writes a Story, Not a Lesson
by Clare Helen Welsh A picture book is an exciting opportunity to explore powerful themes, engaging plots and interesting characters with readers, and all in a...
Storystorm 2025 Day 3: Leigh Anne Carter Gets Honest
by Leigh Anne Carter Hello Storystormers! Today we’re going to dig deep and ask ourselves: What am I not ready for? Get really honest! It could...
The Best Historical Fiction Books About Westward Expansion
When learning this part of U.S. History, help kids immerse themselves in western expansion books, chapter books and middle grade books about western expansion and… The...
Storystorm 2025 Day 2: Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Makes It Fun
by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman The idea of coming up with a new story idea (or 30!) can be intimidating. My favorite go-to tactic when I’m faced...
Storystorm 2025 Day 1: Tara Lazar Isn’t Advertising for Google
It’s Day One of Storystorm 2025! Hooray! From PARTY ANIMALS, illustrated by Anna Raff You remembered, right? Did you put it on your Google Calendar? Don’t...
