Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

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The honest and brave Jody Little talks about the importance of reading novels with sad scenes so that we develop empathy for one another, giving students the opportunity to joy write and the necessity of compartmentalizing writing time from teaching time. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Jody at www.jodylittle.com and on Twitter @Jodyjlittle and you can find me at www.katenarita.com and on Twitter @KateNarita. Both of us recommend books at www.teachersbooksreaders.com. Happy listening!

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The honest and hopeful Ernesto Cisneros talks about opening the door to the Latino culture, how his students are a key component to his publishing success and encourages all teachers and students to dream big because the world needs each of our voices to be heard. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Ernesto at www.ernestocisneros.com and on Twitter @Author_Cisneros and you can find me at www.katenarita.com and on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The passionate and persistent Valerie Bolling talks about the power of weekly critique groups, how being open to feedback will lead to breakthrough moment after breakthrough moment and how we as educators must be willing to look at our own implicit biases and discuss racism with our students. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Valerie at www.valeriebolling.com and on Twitter @valerie_bolling and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The diligent and determined Jolene Gutierrez talks about the importance of sensitivity readers, pursuing one's goals today and putting the right book in each student's hands. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Jolene at www.jolenegutierrez.com and on Twitter @writerjolene and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The poetic and daring Lisa Rogers talks about the power of reading books aloud, how to pick apart beloved books and apply that knowledge to your own writing and inspiring classroom activities such as debating whether or not banned and challenged books should be included in school libraries. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Lisa at www.lisarogerswrites.com and on Twitter @LisaLJRogers and you can find me at www.katenarita.com and on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The prolific and introspective Melissa Stewart talks about idea incubators, how telling the truth connects you to your audience and how a large part of her heart is at the center of one of her most popular books PIPSQUEAKS, SLOWPOKES and STINKERS. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Melissa at www.melissa-stewart.com or on Twitter @mstewartscience and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The inspirational and flexible Katrina Moore talks to us about how important it is for all students to see themselves reflected in literature and that when students are unable to find those mirrors, they can create them with their own work. But that's not all. She also explains how she mines her writing for heart and streamlines her theme. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Katrina at www.katrinamoorebooks.com or on Twitter @kmoorebooks and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The passionate and dedicated Cathy Breisacher talks to us about starting online student critique groups, cataloging her students' books in her library and life-altering interactions. If you would like to connect after this episode, you can find Cathy at cathybreisacher.com or on Twitter @CathyBreisacher and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @Kate Narita. Happy listening!

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The multitalented Tina Cho talks with us about Oprah teaching moments, sentences that flow like music and haenyeo, female, Korean, deep sea divers. If you would like to connect after listening to this episode, you can find Tina at www.tinamcho.com or on Twitter @TinaMCho and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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The kind and generous Brenda Maier gives us strategies to push our learners in the classroom and shares how she balances teaching full-time, raising five kids and writing. If you would like to connect after listening to this episode, you can find Brenda at www.brendamaier.com or on Twitter @MaierBrenda and you can find me at www.katenarita.com or on Twitter @KateNarita. Happy listening!

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