“The magic of teaching happens in the quiet.” @mattdelapena.bsky.social #NCTE25
“At that moment the (subversive) power of reading made itself clear and real to me. If I could see the words, then no one could control them or what I got from them.” #NCTE25 keynote with Percival Everett
Can’t wait for this session for all the #PDLove and learning with friends at #NCTE25!
Thrilled to be part of this roundtable with the Educator Collaborative at NCTE in Denver this week. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces! @theedcollab.bsky.social #NCTE25 #NCTE2025
TY. During #NationalBookMonth—and all year long—it’s essential for educators to connect, share titles, and discuss the thoughtful, responsive teaching practices that come with using #BooksAsCoTeachers. We appreciate you sharing our #SeasonsOfLiteracy tool.
Books offer the hope for a life that is better. #TheEdCollabGathering @tanisleads.bsky.social
Loving the beautiful examples celebrating the power of picture books and visual literacy in Migrants by Issa Watanabe- a Wordless picture book and in the GN: Shakti by SJ Sindu. @tanisleads.bsky.social 📘♥️#TheEdCollabGathering
Learning about some incredible books as pathways from the amazing @tanisleads.bsky.social #TheEdCollabGathering. 📘♥️
#TheEdCollabGathering such inspiration learning from Katie and @stellavillalba.bsky.social reminding us to “Live the writerly life.” @theedcollab.bsky.social
True confession: Katie Wood Ray is my idol. It is such a treat to get to hear her speak again @theedcollab.bsky.social via #TheEdCollabGathering. This reimagining of Wondrous Words is a gift. @ncte.org @stellavillalba.bsky.social TY.
“When you read aloud, you’re teaching kids what good writing sounds like.” Katie Wood Ray #MentorAuthors #BooksAsCoTeachers #ReadAloudsMatter @theedcollab.bsky.social #TheEdCollabGathering
“A writing voice is crafted by where you live your reading life.” Katie Wood Ray ♥️♥️♥️ @theedcollab.bsky.social #thedcollabgathering.
“Dream about what you’re fighting for!” @ichrislehman.bsky.social getting us fired up #forstudents #theEdCollabGathering. #pdlove @theedcollab.bsky.social
#TheEdCollabGathering is happening LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgyp... @theedcollab.bsky.social Watch now or connect to learn on your own time. #PDinYourPJs
Fall 2025 Gathering Keynote: Katie Wood Ray and Stella Villalba
YouTube video by The Educator Collaborative
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Join us Sat for the Fall 2025 #TheEdCollabGathering with the *wonder-full* Stella Villalba and Katie Wood Ray. All are welcome: theeducatorcollaborative.com/wp-content/u... @jessicawalshedu.bsky.social @theedcollab.bsky.social
Grateful for the resources provided by ILA (@ilatoday.bsky.social) that support teachers all year long: www.literacyworldwide.org/get-involved... especially on #InternationalLiteracyDay! #RightstoRead, available in 16 languages, is downloadable at www.literacyworldwide.org/get-involved....
Literacy Month 2025
Celebrate the power of reading all month long.
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This article is a great read/share that can inspire reflection throughout the year. I appreciate the connection to the power of read-alouds. “Prioritize books, libraries, and stories. Stories promote positive and joyful learning.” Regie Routman spr.ly/6014ABpa0
7 Essentials Ensure Your School Has a Culture of Belonging
For our students to be well educated, activist citizens who lead fulfilling lives, they need schools that foster a culture of belonging, writes Regie Routman.
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I'm jumping back onto all my SM platforms to reconnect with educators, librarians, kidlit creators & everyone out there championing kids, read-alouds, and the joy of reading! 🎉 I’ve also launched a BookTok account under the same name—come find me! Always open to tips, tricks, and friendly faces. 😊
@debbieohi.com Thank you for all that you do for readers, writers, educators, #kidlit creators and humans that love “All the books.” You rock!
#ReadAlouds and #BackToSchool Shelfies via @theedcollab.bsky.social #TheEdCollab. @jessicawalshedu.bsky.social and I are sharing *Books that* invite conversations around identity, creativity, agency & activism. What’s on your shelves?
📣 ANNOUNCING! PD Book Club: Living The Life of a Writer with Jen Vincent! Info & Register: www.bookelicious.com/event/20 ✍️ Copy of the book ✍️ PD Hours & Certificates ✍️ Comfort of home via Zoom Essential for educators to shift their focus from the writing to the writer! @routledgebooks.bsky.social
Teachers and admin, if you've got a question—big or small—we now have a place where you can hash it with your peers. Someone else has had that same question and can share what they figured out. You've got the wisdom of a crowd here!
Drumroll, please! We’re excited to introduce Ask & Answer: Edutopia’s new community forum, where you can connect and crowdsource strategies from fellow educators. 💬 Get started here (it’s free and always will be): edut.to/3UlP5lX
Congrats, Valerie!
ONE MONTH FROM TODAY'S DATE... On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released! Thanks to my agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social, editor @editorkarenb.bsky.social, illustrator @temikatheartist.bsky.social, and publisher @charlesbridge.bsky.social! Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Great @ChoiceLiteracy article re #Mindset. “Just gives me an idea of what’s next in a way that isn’t overwhelming but rather is a lower-stakes approach to progressing step-by-step.” @bitsyparks.bsky.social choiceliteracy.com/article/august…
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All edufriends are invited—whether you're an educator, librarian, or lifelong learner. Join us to share the joy of reading, writing, and learning with Kwame, @juliaerin80.bsky.social and me! #TeacherStudy #BackToSchool #TeacherPlanning #SeasonsOfLiteracy www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
Teacher Study with JoEllen McCarthy & Julia Torres
Planning With Intention & Inspirationto Celebrate Reading & Writing All Year LongFREE, interactive webinarAugust 13, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm ESTLiteracy experts JoEllen McCarthy and Julia Torres...
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TY, Towanda! 🥰📘♥️ Grateful for the support of friends, mentor authors, and books as coteachers. @juliaerin80.bsky.social and I hope this interactive planner will help educators as they plan and cocreate a joyful year of learning with/for their community of learners. #SeasonsOfLiteracy
Teachers run, not walk, to grab this goodie! As a teacher, I love a spiral bound lesson planning resource! #TheRightTools #SeasonsofLiteracy
ICYMI @juliaerin80.bsky.social & I have a new planner for educators from @solutiontree.bsky.social #SeasonsOfLiteracy is not a book- it’s an interactive tool for educators, lit coaches, admins, and anyone passionate about fostering lifelong learning... www.solutiontree.com/seasons-of-l...
Registration is now open and FREE for all! Please consider joining us and help spread the word! We will be LIVE 8/13 7pmEST & all are welcome: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket.... #SeasonsOfLiteracy @solutiontree.bsky.social
Super Goat Girl (graphic picture book) looks like great read aloud to share for new/school starts. It can add to student-led convos as kids consider their own super powers. @traceybaptiste.bsky.social @dapsdraws.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social #picturebookpooza #kidlit #LayersOfLearning
Congrats, Melissa and @martaalvarez.bsky.social! Melissa, thank you for always spreading #nfjoy. I’m excited to get a sneak peek/arc via @charlesbridge.bsky.social at #picturebookpalooza!
I'm thrilled that my upcoming book is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. It hits bookshelves in October. @charlesbridge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky