by Phil | Jun 20, 2016 | Education, Ideas, Recommendations
Earlier this spring, I was able to get my hands on an uncorrected proof of TWO NAOMIS, the middle grade novel by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Audrey Vernick that pubs later this summer just in time for back-to-school. I hope that many teachers will share this...
by Phil | Jun 18, 2016 | Books, Education, Ideas, Recommendations
Last year, when I first heard about Lisa Yee’s new Super Hero High series, I could barely control my excitement. Even before I got to see and read Wonder Woman at Super Hero High, the first book in the series, I knew kids were going to love these books and that...
by Phil | Sep 3, 2015 | Basketball, Books, Education, Ideas, Recommendations, Tips
I believe in mentor texts. They are an invaluable teaching tool and an invaluable learning tool. When I visit schools, I always talk about the texts I use to help me with my writing and learning, and I can’t wait for the conversations I’ll get to have this year about...
