Comics and Graphic Novels to the Rescue
Comic Nostalgia When I was a child at sleepaway camp, I relished the escape comic books provided....
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Tag: teacher collaboration
The Impact of Student Art and Writing Showcases in Your High School Library on Creativity and Talent
First and foremost, why should we consider allocating space and time in our school libraries to student art and writing exhibits? There are several compelling reasons, including the desire to recognize student brilliance,...
Read MoreTeaching Personal Narrative Writing
Every person has a story to tell. That’s as true for children as it is for established writers. Most high school teachers are familiar with the college essay crunch that starts at the end of junior year, heats up in the...
Read MoreFinding Joyful Moments
We Choose Our Focus This school year has been like no other. Educators are struggling to figure out what works for themselves and their students amidst unprecedented turmoil. Although the temptation to “doom scroll”...
Read MoreGetting to Know Your School Librarian from a Safe Distance
I am starting a new position in a new school in a new district this fall after working for 16 years in my previous district. With safety guidelines related to the global pandemic, I know that the way I have proceeded in the past...
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