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Nov 1, 2017

Build Better Booktalks (Video)

I recently had the chance to work with 100+ third-grade students on a literacy-themed project. Their teachers are immersed in some...

Oct 23, 2017

42 Reasons to Fall in Love with Reading

We've been creating Literacy-O-Lanterns for our school's media center for several years now. As fun as the pumpkins are to paint, it's...

Aug 16, 2017

The Story behind the Stories

There are so many good things happening in education that there's really no excuse for a leader NOT to highlight the work of students,...

Jul 17, 2017

Two Things I Love

I love family and I love reading. It seems only right that we combined two of my favorite things into one joyous video project! To...

Jun 10, 2017

#FamilyBookTalk

Sharing the books we love alongside the people we care about is a powerful practice. Join us in an interactive summer reading experience!...

Jan 13, 2017

World Book Talk Championship

We packed 16 book talks, creative commentary, and some student-created commercials into a podcast that's less than 15 minutes. Check out...

Jan 4, 2017

30+ Reasons to Create a Book Talk Video

Reading aloud to students on a regular basis helps me stay connected, build relationships, and share my love of literacy. It's also been...

BRAD GUSTAFSON