"We need to give ourselves permission to stop, reflect, evaluate, modify, and let go, with our decisions based on sound research and pedagogy and our classroom practice." — buff.ly/3QC1Kyh #QOTW #edchat #profdev #writing #education #literacy #edutwitter

Will you join us tomorrow night for the 'double feature literacy event'? #shelfietalk Anglophone School District West ASD-W UNBF Faculty of Educ

The other day I saw a study about how, when asked to draw a scientist, most kids make a white male. Tonight, I asked my 5yo what she would draw if asked the same. She looked at me like it was the most ridiculous question, then said, “Ada Twist.” The power of books. AdaTwistScientist

Educators & Parents: Save the date! #IReadCanadian Day is November 8! A national celebration of Canadian books for young people, this year we have many exciting plans and different ways for you to participate. So stay tuned & make sure you add this fun event to your calendars!

That’s a wrap. After 35 years of living, laughing and learning with amazing and inspiring colleagues, children and families, I’m retired. Grateful to all whose paths I’ve crossed. ❤️Mitchell Hepburn Public School TVDSBLiteracy

Congratulations to Sheree Fitch for becoming an Officer of the Order of Canada for her outstanding contributions to children's literature and to the Canadian literary community, as a writer, poet and literacy advocate. Orca Book Publishers

Many Canadians know about The Group Of Seven, but have you heard of the Indigenous Group of Seven? Formally known as the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation, it was formed in 1973 with seven Indigenous artists to promote Indigenous art. These are the artists 🧵1/8

This will be one to read! Looking forward to gaining more insight and wisdom from renowned educator Regie Routman. She has been such a positive influence on me in my career.

"In a small town by a big forest, there was a little orchestra...” Gracey Zhang’s whimsical narration, paired with vibrant and colourful artwork, sets the stage for this funny and uplifting tale of music, passion, and, above all, joy." bit.ly/3s5d1z5 Scholastic Canada

ATTENTION: Educators, Parents, Creators, Publishers, Booklovers! Save the date! #IReadCanadian Day is only THREE MONTHS AWAY, November 8! Have you thought about how you'll celebrate? We're looking forward to seeing all your creativity supporting Canadian books for young people!

Can't wait to learn more about these writers to watch this year, especially the ones writing books for young people, including Mitali Ruths, Liselle Sambury (she/her), Sarah Suk and Jack Wong bit.ly/45unpPd

Just finished reading The Big Sting by @rkdelaney a couple of weeks ago. So much to enjoy about this story!! Ts will want to share with their Rs. #IReadCanadian #kidlit

Looking for some late-summer reads geared towards kids and teens? Well, look no further! Check out these titles by Canadian authors. bit.ly/3P1qDV9

Educators of readers grades 3-6 check out this opportunity.

"Grand Chief Salamoo Cook is Coming to Town! is a raucous picture book by author and playwright Tomson Highway. Highway weaves songs – written in Cree, with translations into English – throughout the story." bit.ly/3ss7Gly

“Independent reading is all about respecting students’ choices and providing uninterrupted time every day…” Words to keep in mind while planning for the week. Regie Routman Routledge Education Books #theheartcenteredteacher

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You can now download a color version of this drawing at the Art page of my site--for free: jarrettlerner.com/art/ I got sent some great ideas about how to expand this drawing. I'll share a new version when I make it. Also got some anger for calling audiobooks "reading." Yikes.

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