There are some books that strike harder than others. Some that leave a lasting impact that has you thinking about them days, weeks, months, years beyond when you finish reading them. Books that just won’t let go. They haunt you, make you see things differently, affect your actions, push you to look around you and recognize the truth of what’s… Read More
Archives for June 2017
Repost: When Tragedy Happens, I Turn to Books
*I wrote this post a year ago after the tragic mass murder in Orlando. I’m reposting it today, one year after the senseless killings, in the hope that it will help us all think about ways to grow more empathy in our classrooms and our world. Design by Ashley Heafy. When tragedy happens, I turn to books. When huge nationwide… Read More