Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach
Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develop and deepen your writing and/or teaching practice? If so, then listen to the experts who make it their practice to become better writers and teachers every day. If you'd like to connect after listening, please find me on Twitter @KateNarita or visit my website www.katenarita.com Happy listening!
Episodes
91 episodes
Open-Ended Questions Open Doors with Cindy Jenson-Elliott
In this interview, Cindy Jenson-Elliott lets us in on incredible interview tips. In addition to interview tips, Cindy talks about researching and writing simultan...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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1:01:40
Exposing the Root of Nonfiction with Ann McCallum Staats
Ann McCallum exposes the root of nonfiction in this episode...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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59:31
Make the World a Better Place with Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones definitely gives writing tips in this episode such as listen to music that reflects the mood that you're trying to convey in your manuscript, start with a bang to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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1:01:35
Take PRIDE in Your Passion with Sarah Prager
Sarah Prager talks about her passion for queer history, learning how to write for a YA audience, and how to research.Our next episode will feature school librarian
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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1:05:03
Author's Craft Chat with April Jones Prince, Jody Little, Josh Galarza, Katrina Moore and Zetta Elliott
April Jones Prince, Jody Little, Josh Galarza,
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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1:01:27
Compression, Repetition, and Representation with Jeannine Atkins
Jeannine Atkins is one of the kindest people I know, and her compassion radiates through her verse. So, my wish for all of you is that your year is filled with kindness, just like Jeannine...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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1:01:21
A Mini MFA with Jen Ferguson
Jen Ferguson talks about opportunities to sharpen our work, why characters mirror one another in dialogue, and why we need different books for different readers. Let’s get started.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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1:02:48
Reaching for the Sweet Spot with Sarah Aronson
In today’s episode Sarah Aronson talks about the importance of embracing conversations, challenges, and community. Sarah's latest biography, Abzuglutely!, celebrates congresswoman, lawyer...
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Season 5
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Episode 84
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1:04:40
Celebrating Neurodiversity with Jen Malia
Jen Malia and I talk about celebrating neurodiversity, identifying your audience, and writing on location.Our next episode will feature Sarah A...
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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1:03:42
Expression Is Everything with A.S. King
A.S. King talks about her newest novel, Pick the Lock, ACES or adverse childhood experiences, and the importance...
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Season 5
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Episode 82
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1:05:01
Creating Classroom Writing Communities
Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Marcie Flinchum Atkins,
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Season 5
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Episode 81
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1:04:20
Lead with Curiosity with Ryan Tahmaseb
I had a blast chatting with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb. We celebrate his debut picture book, Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen<...
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Season 5
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Episode 80
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1:00:43
Veracity, Voice, and Vulnerability with Josh Galarza
Debut author Josh Galarza talks about the importance of veracity, voice, and vulnerability in this episode, all of which are embedded into his heartfelt, hilarious, and heartbreaking d...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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1:03:19
Top Ten Writers' Workshop Tips for 2024/2025
Chalk + Ink presents the top ten writer’s workshop tips for the 2024-2025 school year:Choose Community Building BooksPartner with FamiliesEmbrace Growth Mindset<...
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50:24
Season Four Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips
Tip Number 10: Tap Into Classroom AdventuresTip Number 9: Head to the LibraryTip Number 8: Write from a Personal PlaceTip Number 7: Mine Memory MomentsTip Number 6: Travel New Places
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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53:55
Stealing Moments and Giving Back with Andrew Hacket
On June 22nd, I will be participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Boston. I will be walking 16 miles to raise money to stop suicide. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any w...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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1:06:03
Mining Memory Moments with Chloe Ito Ward
Chloe Ito Ward talks about mining memory moments, authenticity, and celebrating the present. For our next episode, please read debut author
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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1:07:45
Making History 3D with Tom Bober
Tom Bober, and I talk about making history 3-D, the power of collaboration, and taking things off of our plates.For our next episode, please read debut author
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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1:03:39
Sit Down and Do It with C.K. Malone
On today’s show with author and educator, C.K. Malone, we talk about sitting down and getting to work, that tomorrow is a new day, and that anyone can succeed.Have...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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1:00:18
Reclaiming Our Narrative with Janelle Harper
Janelle Harper talks about reclaiming narratives, positive phrasing, and creating safe spacesTo prep for our next episode with picture book author and secondary educator C.K. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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1:03:12
Narwhals, Puppeteers, and Bush Planes with Brooke Hartman
Brooke Hartman talks about the power of social media, breaking through the fourth wall, and staying true to the original story. To prep for our next episode with Bronx author
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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58:27
Praise Then Raise with Jen Gennari
Jen Gennari, author of Muffled and My Mixed Up Berry-Blue ...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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1:00:21
Writing Matters with Gita Varadarajan
In this episode with Gita Varadarajan we talk about national boundaries dissolving in the classroom, writing as therapy, and the power of writing partnerships. Gita is as delig...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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1:09:00