Jennifer

“ELA teachers to cut back on the reading of literature and poetry. This trend of moving students away from literary reading is antithetical to good ELA instruction. Kids need more literary reading, not less.”
― Kelly Gallagher, In the Best Interest of Students: Staying True to What Works in the ELA Classroom

“I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.”
― R.J. Palacio, Wonder

“We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.”
― Chuck Palahniuk, Diary