This episode of Corridor Conversations explores how nonfiction can help students become more curious, thoughtful readers and more informed citizens. Host Gary R. Gray Jr. talks with acclaimed authors Kekla Magoon, Kate Messner, and Chris Newell...
In my classroom, I use nonfiction to help students make sense of the world around them. I want them to see that nonfiction is more than a source of facts—it helps us understand people, experiences, history, and ideas. I chose the books in this...
In a literacy landscape where educators feel pressured to prioritize the scope, sequence, and materials of their programs, we believe in the power of responsive nonfiction read-alouds that align with and inspire students’ interests, curiosities, and...
Two years ago, two sisters went for a walk on a sunny summer day and talked about nature journals. Sarah Brannen was in the midst of illustrating Monarch and Mourning Cloak: A Butterfly Journal, which she and author Melissa Stewart were creating...
In October of 2023, I placed my preorder for the book Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet by Geo Rutherford. In the book, the author introduces various lakes from around the world and describes the factors that make...