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What’s being done to improve the teaching of reading and writing in our secondary schools? And what can you do to teach reading and writing more effectively in your classroom? Learn more about the state of adolescent literacy, get practical advice on teaching reading and writing, and browse the library of research, reports, and guides.

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Find multimedia resources to help you improve teaching and learning in your classrooms — including a classroom strategy library, video modules demonstrating effective practices, professional development webcasts, and more.

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Here you can find diverse fiction and nonfiction books, meet some of your favorite middle-grade and YA authors, dig into our book discussion guides, or explore our step-by-step author study toolkit.

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We are thinkers

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We are explorers

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We are inquisitive

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We are learners

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We are readers

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We are inventive

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We are writers

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We are scholars

Which strategies really support interactive learning?

How can I help build my students' foundational reading skills?

Where can I find engaging books with diverse perspectives?

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Paula Yoo: How each of us can learn from diverse communities

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Paula Yoo talks about the importance of listening and learning from communities whose experiences are different than our own.

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Motivation and Engagement

Motivating Adolescent Learners

“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or a duty. It should be offered as a gift.” ~Kate DiCamillo

Themed Booklists

Asian American and Pacific Islander Characters and Social/Cultural Themes

Celebrate Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans’ history, culture, and achievements in this collection of fiction and non-fiction novels.

Adolescent girl looking sadly at the floor as she sits on a couch.

Episode 101: Dealing with Adverse Childhood Experiences with Nadine Burke Harris, MD

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In this episode, Ricky and Dr. Burke Harris have a powerful discussion about adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, and resilience.

News Headlines

How a Little More Silence in Children’s Lives Helps Them Grow (opens in a new window)

NPR

May 26, 2023

37 Standout Titles, Including the Latest Becky Albertalli and Angeline Boulley Novels (opens in a new window)

School Library Journal

May 26, 2023

Iowa Teens Are Spending Less Time in Classrooms, and Succeeding More — Here’s How (opens in a new window)

The 74

May 26, 2023

Teenage Brains Are Drawn to Popular Social Media Challenges – Here’s How Parents Can Get Their Kids to Think Twice (opens in a new window)

The Conversation

May 26, 2023

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Weekly Lit Question

Which of the following novels is rooted Greek Mythology?

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After the murder of her entire family line in the last Agon hunt, Lore Perseous fled the world of gods and heroes to start over in New York City. Pushing away memories of her loss and revenge, Lore is surprised when two Agon participants seek her out at the start of the next hunt. With an offer Lore cannot refuse, she finds herself back in the violent fray of Agon, trying to stop a new god intention power and destruction.

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Mama says I always liked words; that I was talking before I could walk, and reading and writing before I even got to kindergarten. For some reason, I like poems ... I like making words fit together like puzzle pieces, and coming up with the perfect rhyme.

excerpt from Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist

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