“If Only the Doubters Could Be Flies on the Wall . . .“
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ student member Kevin Marshall. It is no secret that I am not the …
The Essential Work of English Language Arts—and ELA Teachers—in Our Democracy
We’re resharing this thoughtful commentary on the importance of our work, including an updated introduction from 51ÁÔÆæ member Dana Maloney.  …
51ÁÔÆæ Special Issues: Find Teaching Tips on Pressing Topics—and Consider Contributing!
Most teachers and students across the country are grappling with several important issues. We hear from many educators who are …
How to Read Global Children’s Literature
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member HeeYoung Kim, a member of the 51ÁÔÆæ Standing Committee on Global Citizenship. …
#51ÁÔÆæ21 Film Festival Recommendations
Though we weren’t able to host a film festival during the virtual 2021 51ÁÔÆæ Annual Convention, the “Now Screening” committee …
How Can We More Explicitly Teach the Value of Language Diversity to Our Students?
This post was written by Christina L. Dobbs and Christine (Chris) Montecillo Leider, based on their article “A Framework for Writing …
Unmasking the Mythical Narrative Surrounding the Five-Paragraph Essay
This post was written by 51ÁÔÆæ member Anastasia Gustafson. During my first year  of college, I was sitting in …
Get Ready for #51ÁÔÆæ21 with #51ÁÔÆæchat!
Join us on Sunday, November 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #51ÁÔÆæchat on #51ÁÔÆæ21, the 2021 51ÁÔÆæ Annual Convention, led by …
Lessons from the 51ÁÔÆæ Convention
This post was written by guest author Jacob Wunsh. I was Google searching—something to the effect of “PD aside …
In Memoriam: Dr. Vivian Yenika-Agbaw
The following article was written for the Fall 2021 edition of the Journal of Children’s Literature and is printed here …