Poetry is arguably the most subtle and evocative part of language. However, the same elements that lend it power sometimes make interpreting it seem overwhelming. But with the right tools, we can find a path to deeper meanings.... Read More
The Road Not Taken is commonly cited as an ode to free will. But Robert Frost himself wasn’t so certain. So when two roads diverged in that yellow wood… did taking the one less traveled really make all the difference? ... Read More
Poetry’s been with us since the birth of language, but it can be difficult to understand if you’re reading it by yourself. Thankfully, with podcasts like Poetry for All, it’s easy to jump into the conversation.... Read More
April is National Poetry Month! A fundamental part of language, poetry predates writing itself. Every culture has its own take on the art, so what better way to celebrate humanity than by studying poetry? There are many ways to do so. Here’s our list:... Read More
We observe Women’s History Month to honor the women who refused to stay silent. So what better way to elevate their voices than by reading what others tried to censor? Dive into this sensational list of 10 classic banned books written by female authors... Read More
T here are 172 million women in the United States (as of July 2024). And March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize their... Read More.
T eachers are hamstrung at every turn. From lack of funding to the dismantling of the Department of Education, to the book banning that... Read More.
W hat, pray tell, is an African American Read-in? Well… it’s the nation’s oldest event dedicated solely to promoting diversity in literature, and encouraging... Read More.
Jump-Start An In-Depth Conversation. A ll you educators out there, have a gander at our discussion guides! To make... Read More.
This piece from guest essayist Sarah Bland speaks to the necessity of self-care for teachers navigating this era of extreme book banning. Here at... Read More.
J ust as Mary Poppins taught us, words can be fun! Remember her positively delicious lyric supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? And let’s not forget King Lear’s flibbertigibbet.... Read More.
What actually happens when young people read disturbing books? It isn't the poppycock book banners have been trying to feed you. Learn more here.... Read More
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