Every year, I look forward to the email from Donalyn asking if I will write a post announcing the winners of the Nerdies Early Readers and Chapter …
The 2021 Nerdies: Early Readers and Chapter Books Announced by Alyson Beecher
We invest a great deal of time and energy teaching children to share, take turns, and be kind to others. These skills support a healthy, happy …
Ten Picture Books to Boost Discussion of Boundaries by Katey Howes
Every year I am honored to share the winning books in the graphic novel category for Nerdy Book Club. Donalyn’s email hits my inbox right around …
THE 2021 NERDIES: GRAPHIC NOVELS ANNOUNCED BY KATHERINE SOKOLOWSKI
Looking to update your class library? Here are 30 to put on your list! These 2021 books are perfect for any teacher’s reading list.
— Read on www.boredteachers.com/books/most-anticipated-2021-books
Happy Saturday! I’m overjoyed to kick off the tenth annual Nerdy Book Club Awards. First up is fiction picture books! A GIGANTIC thank-you to …
THE 2020 NERDIES: FICTION PICTURE BOOKS ANNOUNCED BY JOHN SCHU
Nonfiction Picture Books can bring about a feeling of wonder and thirst to know more in ways a traditional nonfiction text may not. The pictures …
The 2020 Nerdies: Nonfiction Picture Books Announced by Lynsey Burkins
Starfish is a middle-grade novel in free verse about eleven-year-old Ellie, who’s relentlessly bullied about her weight. It’s not my actual life …
Stretch Out Like a Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Jamie shows up early for class and wraps himself around a Matt de la Pena novel. You have heard a story like his before: he’s never been a reader, is…
Summer Reading and Learning for Teachers by Clare Landrigan & Penny Kittle
One the literacy courses I teach at my university is for pre-service and current teachers in a secondary content-area program. The course invites …
Why Book Clubs Prevail In Any Type Of Learning Environment by Lorraine Radice
I had a secret fear when I attended Solis-Cohen Elementary School, which I carried with me every day, along with my books. My classmates, I was …
WHY BOOKS ABOUT HARD TOPICS ARE ESSENTIAL by Donna Gephart
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