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Author Interview
Author Interview: Esmé Raji Codell
It’s hard to believe, but the book Educating Esmé is ten years old. I remember reading this book for the first time and alternately shaking my head, giggling, and gripping the edge of my seat. More than anything, I wanted to spend an hour, a day, a week, or a year in that classroom. In case you haven’t read it, Educating Esmé tells the story of first-year teacher Esmé Raji Codell and her students in a Chicago public school. While her approach isn’t exactly by the books, Esmé certainly is effective and inspiring.
Author Interview: Heather Lynn Miller
Learning® magazine’s spring issue features This Is Your Life Cycle, which is new from Clarion Books. Written by teacher-author Heather Lynn Miller, the book invites students to join game show host Bob Beetle for a glimpse into the life of Dahlia, a dragonfly nymph. We asked the author about her background as a teacher, her writing process, how the book fits into the curriculum, and more.