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Business Cards that Booktalk
I remember being a kid in elementary school (and middle school too, if I'm being honest) and getting really excited each time our local...
Aug 3, 2017


Two Things I Love
I love family and I love reading. It seems only right that we combined two of my favorite things into one joyous video project! To...
Jul 17, 2017


#FamilyBookTalk
Sharing the books we love alongside the people we care about is a powerful practice. Join us in an interactive summer reading experience!...
Jun 10, 2017


The #30SecondBookTalk Championship May Be Over, But The Opportunity To Help Kids Fall In Love With R
This post is being re-blogged from the Scholastic Reader Leader Blog. It was co-authored by my friend, Jenn LaGarde, and I. Special...
Mar 21, 2017


2017 Vince Lombooki Award
For the 2nd straight year, the World Championship of Book Talk videos did not disappoint. We started with 16 creative educators from...
Feb 19, 2017


5 Cornerstones of Student-Centered Learning
I've participated in numerous Professional Development sessions that involve “unpacking the standards.” I always walk away from these...
Feb 14, 2017


Drone-Powered Book Talk (Video)
Please don't let the title of this blog post mislead you. The book talk video above is actually powered by a love of literacy, best...
Feb 10, 2017


World Book Talk Final Four
The World Championship of Book Talks started with 16 educators from several different continents. After 8,000+ votes we are down to the...
Feb 7, 2017


World Book Talk Championship
We packed 16 book talks, creative commentary, and some student-created commercials into a podcast that's less than 15 minutes. Check out...
Jan 12, 2017


30+ Reasons to Create a Book Talk Video
Reading aloud to students on a regular basis helps me stay connected, build relationships, and share my love of literacy. It's also been...
Jan 3, 2017

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