The βEnglish Teachers Support Queer Youthβ Meme
From the 51ΑΤΖζ LGBTQ Advisory Committee This blog post was written by Cody Miller, Chair of the 51ΑΤΖζ LGBTQ …
The Power of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Develop Speaking and Listening Skills
This post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ members April Brannon and Jill Lomheim.Β Undoubtedly, narrative writing is a valuable part …
The Process of Langston Hughes
In the 1940s, the poet Langston Hughes was a major author who worked in many different literary forms, from poems …
Films Based on True Stories: Do Your Students Always Believe Them?
This post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ member Frank W. Baker. This past year I noticed that more movies than …
Vote Now & Here’s How!
As an 51ΑΤΖζ member, you can vote and make your voice heard on a new 51ΑΤΖζ resolution — These tips …
Make Your Voice Heard!
Belonging to 51ΑΤΖζ means your voice is amplified by more than 25,000 other voices across the country. When you use …
Empathy Is the Highest Level of Critical Thinking
This post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ Ambassador Lindsay Schneider. What is imperative for students to know? What is important …
Storytelling and Family Literacy
This blog post was written by 51ΑΤΖζ member Aspen Mock.Β Oral tradition and storytelling were just a normal part …
Paying Renewed Attention to Book Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Earlier today, those …
Celebrating the 1845 Publication of “The Raven”
On January 29, 1845, American author Edgar Allan Poe’s famously eerie poem “The Raven” was published in theΒ New York Evening …