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My NCTE & ALAN schedule
I am packing again – this time for a trip to New York City for the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention and the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents. These are the conferences organized and attended by the best of the best English/Language Arts/Literature/Reading teachers *** in the country. They are the smart [...]
Back at it
Chris Crutcher was wonderful last night, so inspiring when talking about his commitment to writing realistic stories of courage for teens, funny, and passionate about our freedom of expression. I took pictures, but the Internet and computer problems continue here at the Forest, so I can’t post them yet. Chris also read from DEADLINE, which [...]
And the TWISTED teacher winner is…..
Julia Borgisi of Kenmore East High School in Tonawanda, NY!!! ::stands and applauds wildly:: Here are Julia’s correct answers: What is the significance of the name of the game Tyler plays on his computer? ” Tophet, to summarize, means child sacrifice and/or hell. As Tyler is playing the game, he is living through his own [...]
Attention Teachers!!! & Pondering in the Forest
First thing first. THE TWISTED TEACHER’S CONTEST!!! I made it too hard. For this, I will not apologize. I consider it payback. But I am not heartless, and I really want TO GIVE AWAY A CLASSROOM SET (30 ARCS) OF TWISTED to the smart teacher who breaks my code. So. Revised rules. 1. Read the [...]
So…… what’s up with the warning in TWISTED?
When you pick up TWISTED (which I sincerely hope you will do this summer) and flip through the opening pages, you will find something unusual right after the dedication page. It reads “NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BOOK FOR CHILDREN” Then the adventures of Tyler Miller begin. Many people have been speculating on The Note. [...]
Recommending books
I am deep in (what I hope are) the last revisions for next year’s historical. I have also started a new experimental writing schedule. I’ll report on its success or failure next month. Here are a few things for you to ponder: Sherman Alexie (I am a huge fan and have been for years) mentions [...]
TWISTED pics!
Attention Teachers & Librarians – there is a special note to you at the bottom of today’s entry. Be sure to scroll down! BH survived Day One with The Knee. He was an excellent patient. Didn’t complain one bit when I brought out the rope and tied him to the couch. Not really. The Knee [...]
teachers – this is for you
I’ve been meaning to post a link to this for months. Agnes Irwin, one of my favorite schools in the country, started the Dream Flags Project in 2003. It has blossomed and grown. Teachers who are looking for an excellent project next year that revolves around themes of peace, poetry, art, and ways to connect [...]
Email beast tamed and shhhh! a secret
It took half the night, but I finally sent the email beast cowering into submission. Ha! Take that! Web God Theo Black has updated my website to reflect the change in seasons again. As he emailed me about it, snow was falling outside my window, diamond dust snow that looked alive. It was very cool, [...]
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