As secondary teachers, we have a unique opportunity to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our classrooms, and one wonderful way to do so is by embracing Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual observance, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, provides an excellent occasion to explore the rich tapestry of ... Read MoreEmbrace Hispanic Heritage Month with Novels The post Embrace Hispanic Heritage Month with Novels appeared first on Secondary Urban Legends ..read more

One common question in teacher facebook groups is “what are some must have books to have in my classroom” and my standard response is always the same: Start with the students in your classroom and ensure that they are represented by including diverse books. As Dr. Bishop noted, “[W]hen children ... Read MoreDiverse Books for Middle and High School Classrooms The post Diverse Books for Middle and High School Classrooms appeared first on Secondary Urban Legends ..read more

Building a reader’s community in your classroom is a way to motivate middle and high school readers. Many middle and high school students struggle to read much less have a desire to read for pleasure. Yet, reading can help students develop critical thinking skills, learn new information, and expand their ... Read MoreBuilding a Reader’s Community to Motivate Middle and High School Readers The post Building a Reader’s Community to Motivate Middle and High School Readers appeared first on Secondary Urban Legends ..read more

Time to blog about my two favorite things: books and travel as I recap my weekend at the American Library Association (ALA) conference in Chicago. This was my first time attending ALA and even though it is geared towards those in the librarian world, I thought, “well, I do have ... Read MoreVisiting ALA Conference as a Teacher The post Visiting ALA Conference as a Teacher appeared first on Secondary Urban Legends ..read more

A few common questions I often see in teacher social media spaces are “What books do you read with your students?” or “What’s your favorite book to read with your students and why?” While these are valid questions, they don’t always help teachers who are just starting out or who ... Read MoreBook Selection Strategies: How to Choose Books to Read for Your Classroom The post Book Selection Strategies: How to Choose Books to Read for Your Classroom appeared first on Secondary Urban Legends ..read more

I am a boy mom. A Black boy mom. A boy who loves anime, cousins, gaming, and food from around the world. When it came time to choose his last quarter independent reading book, he skipped over Ghost Boys and opted for The Giver. He isn’t interested about reading about ... Read MoreCelebrating Black Boy Joy through these 5 Books The post Celebrating Black Boy Joy through these 5 Books appeared first on Secondary Urban Legends ..read more