How Educators Can Respond to Book Banning
The tide of intolerance is rising, and once again the reactionary camp wants to throw literature on the pyre, at least metaphorically.
Reading and Literacy
A Teacher’s Take on Graphic Novels
Are graphic novels a lesser form of writing? Parents and children often have opposing views when it comes to this unique and beautifully crafted type of literature.
Pride Month
Celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month by sharing these books with students.
National Indigenous History Month
Reflect on the history, diversity, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples during National Indigenous History Month with the help of these books.
The Value of Diversity: A Poetic Celebration of Asian Heritage Month
In honour of Asian American Heritage month, which is celebrated every May, I tasked the students in my three Asian American Literature classes with a special project.
Environmental Conservation
Inspire students to take action against climate change, plastic pollution, and Earth’s water crisis with these 10 environmental-themed books.
Turning Pages: Putting the Fun Back into Reading
By middle school or earlier, many children have lost motivation, confidence, and focus in reading. Where does it all start to go downhill, and what can be done to change that?
The Novel in Verse: Recommended Reading for the Classroom
The novel in verse is witnessing an explosion in popularity and publication. Why does it deserve a place in your collection, and how can it be incorporated into the classroom?
It’s Alive! Teaching with Horror Stories in the Classroom
Throughout my years of teaching, I’ve discovered that students are often more eager to read and discuss horror stories than other material.
Black History Month
These 10 books honour and celebrate Black culture and experiences. Share them with students not only during the month of February, but all year round.