The Strategic Author Visit

The Strategic Author Visit

Why Timing Your Author at the End Maximizes Your Literacy Investment Deeper Connections, Better Conversations Picture this: students who’ve spent weeks analyzing characters, themes, and writing craft suddenly face-to-face with the creator. Their questions...
The Middle Grade Reading Crisis- Part 3

The Middle Grade Reading Crisis- Part 3

How Historical Fiction Makes the Past Personal As we continue exploring solutions to the “Decline by 9” reading crisis, historical fiction emerges as a powerful tool for reconnecting reluctant middle grade readers—especially those who think history is...
The Middle Grade Reading Crisis- Part 2

The Middle Grade Reading Crisis- Part 2

Why Fantasy Becomes a Lifeline for Reluctant Readers Remember the “Decline by 9″—that moment when enthusiastic young readers suddenly lose interest in books? For many students struggling with this transition, fantasy literature offers an unexpected pathway...