The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) joined major publishers and national literary and library advocacy groups in urging US representatives to protect students’ freedom to read by opposing a piece of legislation that would compel nationwide book censorship.

Among the groups are Penguin Random House, the National Coalition Against Censorship, Macmillan Pub...

April is National Poetry Month, and while we know many of our members celebrate poetry all year long, now is the perfect time to resurface some of our classroom activities, lesson plans, and inspiration for reading and writing poetry—whether with your students or for your personal enjoyment and practice. Access the resources below, and, if you’re an NCTE member, enjoy 30% off...