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Upcoming Public Events:- Digital and Media Literacy Institute: April 20-22, Teachers College
- Summer Institute on the Teaching of Writing: June 19-23, Teachers College - Summer Institute on the Teaching of Reading: August 7-11, Teachers College - Illinois Reading Council Conference, featured speaker: October 6th, Peoria, Illinois - Small Schools Conference, keynote: October 9th, Visalia, California - Momenta NYC, featured speaker: October 20th, New York Use the contact link for more information. Video Clips from Heinemann!
Here are three videos I filmed with Heinemann about the challenges and rewards of writing.
Pop Culture in the Classroom
Thoughts and ideas about bringing pop culture to writing workshop Writing is hard...
A discussion of honesty when teaching writing Writing is a thinking tool
A discussion of the connections between brain and writing Reviews:
Moving Writers reviews Independent Writing
Even though Independent Writing was published over a decade ago, Rebekah O'Dell finds it just as timely as when it was first published. 
Matt Halpern's review of THE UNSTOPPABLE WRITING TEACHER from his blog: "Look at My Happy Rainbow!"
In this review, Matt gives a great overview of the book, bringing in his experiences from Heinemann's Teacher Tour where I presented on pop culture. 
*My newest book from Heinemann is a year old! (It still has that new book smell!)
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
For more information on the summer institutes or to apply. * As some of you know, the publishing numbers for books by and about people of color, different family structures and a variety of socio-economics are rather grim. weneeddiversebooks.org strives to combat that reality. They are currently fundraising in order to help a more diverse body of authors see their books published. Please consider supporting them. Even the smallest amounts will go a long way.
Fundraising page for We Need Diverse Books
Click link to help this important cause *If you would like me to visit your school, district or community, please contact me using the e-mail link in the sidebar. |
Selected Works
A book that addresses some of the most common and challenging struggles a teacher of writing might face - and offers solutions
Professional Literature
A practical resource for 3rd grade teachers looking to teach writing workshop
A practical resource for 4th grade teachers looking to teach writing workshop.
A practical book and quick read from Heinemann's Help Desk Imprint
Co-written with Lucy Calkins, this book is a part of the Units of Study First Hand Series from Heinemann.
Designed for teachers, this book discusses the ins and outs of teaching students to cultivate independent writing lives.
Young Adult Novel
A finalist for the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award, this book follows the story of Cesi as she embarks on a journey to Mexico in order to learn more about her family, and herself. |
