TWO WRITING TEACHERS

By May, many teachers are surviving on countdowns, iced coffee, and the promise of summer break. But what if this is also when some of the most meaningful planning for next year begins? In this post, I reflect on the small frustrations, routines, and workshop moments that can become useful clues for building a stronger writing classroom in August.

It's Tuesday! Write. Share. Give.

What happens when teachers have the time and space to “talk it out” together? This post explores how one simple planning conversation sparked clarity, confidence, and a powerful reminder of what makes teaching feel real.

Creating a strong image, whether written or drawn, comes down to choosing the right moment and knowing what to leave out. In this year's final Author Spotlight Post, R. Gregory Christie talks about how observation and instinct shape those decisions. Readers will understand how those sensibilities carried into his work on Black Hands: Builders of Our Nation.

Gabbie Benda, author/illustrator of the graphic novel Serendipity shares some of the quirks and differences of drafting a graphic novel manuscript. Combining art and text can be a bit trickier than most novice writers assume, so be sure to avoid some of these pitfalls when drafting your graphic novel!