Are you looking for the best YA book recommendations for your classroom library in 2023? I've got you covered! There are so many great reasons to have a classroom library, but one major factor is to showcase popular authors with books that are sure to grab your students' attention. Below are some of my favorite recent reads that your students are sure to love. #1: Truly Devious by ... Read More about 10 YA Book Recommendations to Add to Your Classroom Library in 2023
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Holiday Classroom Activities for Secondary ELA
Holiday classroom activities can be hit or miss for a lot of teachers. It's hard not to acknowledge the season, but it's also appropriate to consider how to do it in a way that is both thoughtful and inclusive. I would definitely recommend that you consider your audience before implementing holiday activities. Here is a round up of ideas to help you get those creative juices flowing. The ... Read More about Holiday Classroom Activities for Secondary ELA
Book Gift Ideas for All Ages in 2022
Looking for the best book gift ideas for this year? I've got you covered! 2022 has been a great year for books. There are so many titles worthy of your special recipient. Books make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones. They are a thoughtful way to show someone that you care about them and they offer the opportunity to share in the joy of reading. Books can be a way to connect with ... Read More about Book Gift Ideas for All Ages in 2022
10 YA Holiday Books to Get into the Spirit of the Season
Seasonal reading can be a real comfort, so I've compiled a list of recommendations for YA holiday books to help ease into the spirit of the season. Picture it: cozy blankets, a warm beverage, and a perfect holiday book to set the tone. There's nothing quite like it! From festive tales of family, friendship, and romance to heartwarming stories of overcoming adversity, these books are sure to ... Read More about 10 YA Holiday Books to Get into the Spirit of the Season
Colleen Hoover Novel Rankings and Reading Order from a High School English Teacher
Looking for Colleen Hoover novel rankings and reading order? You've come to the right place! If you haven't heard of Colleen Hoover, you've probably been living under a rock. (Kidding, kind of.) Currently, she has seven titles ranking in the top ten for paperback fiction on the New York Times' Best Sellers List. (Seriously... SEVEN.) I loved reading this feature on her (and it's a great read if ... Read More about Colleen Hoover Novel Rankings and Reading Order from a High School English Teacher
20 Books Similar to Colleen Hoover for Teens
Colleen Hoover has been getting A LOT of attention in the book world, but if you have a teen or work with teens, you might be looking for books similar to Colleen Hoover instead. Her books are gripping tales of love and loss. They're highly emotional and very entertaining, but most, if not all, are inappropriate for teenagers. There are only two titles in her catalogue that I'd consider allowing a ... Read More about 20 Books Similar to Colleen Hoover for Teens