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Teacher Talk: Windows and Mirrors – Why Your Bookshelf Matters

June 1, 2020 by Penny 9 Comments
Using Windows and Mirrors to Spotlight Black Stories

When I first started teaching, I had one class where I was the only white face in the room. Our curriculum spanned everything from Edgar Allen Poe and Jack London to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. There were times when I was the expert and other times when I couldn’t muster a single … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Teach Tagged: book recommendations, books, cheap books, diversity, frugal, middle school, recommendations, teaching

Teacher Talk: 7 Ways to Build a Library with Free or Cheap Books

September 12, 2018 by Penny 11 Comments
7 Ways to Find Free Books Cheap Books for Your Library

The research is undeniable. Reading is hugely beneficial for kids and teens. What’s more is the numerous benefits reading provides just about anyone. Additionally, if you ask most writers what makes them great at their craft, you’re likely to hear one thing over and over again: great writers are great readers. But there’s a problem. … [Read more…]

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