Reading doesn't have to be solitary. It can be a team sport!

Janette and Leah are joined by school librarian Lisa Marcum (Plainfield Central High School) to unpack what gamified reading looks like: what works, what flops, and how competition can build connection. Plus, Lisa shares step-by-step how she created a thriving district-wide Book Battle that gets teens (and teachers!) excited to read and talk about books together. Relevant Links:

Notion

"Sociopath: a Memoir" by Patric Gagne PhD

Beanstack

Kelly Jensen

Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award

"Huda F Are You" by Huda Fahmy

"Love in English" by Maria Andreu

"Dungeons and Drama" by Kristy Boyce

"Hollow Fires" by Samira Ahmed

"The Getaway" by Lamar Giles

"Cracking the Bell" by Geoff Herbach

"Star Splitter" by Matthew Kirby

John Mark Enterprises

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Lisa's Instagram

Lisa's TikTok

Lisa's Bluesky