On today’s episode the flexible and innovative Pernille Ripp talks about how there is no such thing as a perfect teacher, how when she writes she strives to create from an authentic and honest place, and how as educators we need to prioritize conversations with students to make sure we don’t lose sight of the kids as we cross off items on our curriculum to-do lists.
Pernille and I recorded this episode before the 2021 Global Read Aloud started on October 4th. But if you want to join there’s still time to get in on the fun and connect with classrooms all over the world. Go to theglobalreadaloud.com to get started.
We have some new features this year. At the end of every episode, I’ll be assigning optional homework. Before November 5th, be sure to read Tina Athaide’s Orange for the Sunsets. Once I started reading this historical fiction gem, I couldn’t put it down. It’s written from two points of view and is set during Uganda’s 1972 expulsion of Asian Indians.
I’m donating a copy of Passionate Readersto a lucky podcast listener. There are several ways to enter: 1) Tweet or retweet this episode and be sure to tag me and Pernille, 2) Go to www.katenarita.com/podcast and make a comment on this episode’s post, 3) Make a comment about the episode on our Chalk + Ink Facebook page; and 4) Become a Chalk + Ink Patreon supporter. Patreon supporters are automatically entered into each giveaway. Each one of these actions is the equivalent of one entry which means people could have up to four entries for each giveaway. In order to enter the giveaway, these actions must be completed by midnight on Friday, October 29th. Wow! I can’t believe October is almost over. The winner will be announced on Friday, November 5th, on the podcast as well as on Twitter and on our Facebook page.
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