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Alexander Manshel @manshel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So looking forward to this! Join me, @naemmanuele.bsky.social, and @ncte.org this Tuesday!

National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 28/09/2026

Explore NCTE's 2026 Position Statement on Media Education and what it means for you! This conversation will cover the statement strands—Interpreting, Composing, Evaluating, Analyzing—and how they connect to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills you already teach. bit.ly/4ANxqYq

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 27/09/2026

Enjoy lunch with this year’s winners of the NCTE Children's Book and Poetry Awards! Meet the 2026 winners and get signed copies of their books at the event, which can be added to your #NCTE26 registration for an additional fee. See you there! bit.ly/4bilTUK

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to HEP author Sarah J. Donovan, who was recently honored with @ncte.org's 2026 Julia E. Berry Research Award! Find out more here:

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The Berry Research Award

The Berry Research Award supports NCTE members in the teaching, learning, and application of literacy learning

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 25/09/2026

NCTE initiates ELA standards update for grades 6-12, inaugural standards for K-5 These standards will work together and integrate modern instructional needs concerning media and data literacy across K–12. Teachers, teacher educators, and researchers may apply to contribute: bit.ly/4dzScAA

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 24/09/2026

NCTE members have one week left to enjoy a complimentary at-home screening of Story & Pictures By! Featuring acclaimed creators Christian Robinson, Yuyi Morales, and Mac Barnett, the film explores the artistry, imagination, and experiences behind today's picturebooks. bit.ly/4ytAIxU

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 22/09/2026

Early-bird savings end October 7 for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention, happening in Philadelphia November 19–22! Reinvigorate your love of teaching and connect with ELA teachers from across the country this fall. Register for #NCTE26 now! convention.ncte.org/registration

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 21/09/2026

You're invited to a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of champions of books, authors, and readers! NCTE is sponsoring this event as part of our work with partners across the country to stand up for the freedom to read. Learn more and register ➡️ tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp

Promotional poster for "Show Up, Speak Up! Vote for the Freedom to Read," a virtual community action telethon on September 24th, 2-4 PM ET. Includes a vintage marquee design with books and megaphone graphics. Features names of participants: Jerrold Connors, Jerry Craft, Alan Gratz, Shanna Hale, Martha Hickson, Ellen Hopkins, Adib Khorram, Maris Kreizman, Sarah MacLean, Don Martin, Julie Miller, Jonathan Sanchez, Amanda Timpson, Edward Underhill. Registration link provided.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 18/09/2026

Let's talk #StoryAndPicturesByFilm with @ascenzimoreno.bsky.social! bit.ly/4ytAIxU 🖋️ Dive into the creative process of picturebook authors and illustrators. 🖌️ Explore connections between picturebooks, literacy, and classroom engagement. 🖋️ Consider the role of picturebooks in readers’ lives.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 18/09/2026

Visionary educators at schools, universities, libraries, and nonprofit organizations across the country will be honored among thousands of colleagues at #NCTE26 after receiving prestigious 2026 NCTE Leadership Awards. Read the press release: bit.ly/4gVdBGF

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 15/09/2026

We can’t wait to welcome author and champion of young writers Dave Eggers to #NCTE26 at the Secondary Section Get-Together on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Admission is included with your Convention registration. Register now! bit.ly/4bilTUK

A promotional image for an event featuring colorful paint splashes. It announces a "Secondary Section Get-Together" with Dave Eggers on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. ET at the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia. The text "imagine. innovate. inspire." is alongside a lightbulb illustration in rainbow colors.

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Brian Jones @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thank you @ncte.org! 🙏🏽📚😎 I’m honored and can’t wait to see everyone in Philly in November!

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 14/09/2026

Black History Is for Everyone, by @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, has received the 2026 NCTE George Orwell Award for Distinguished Contribution to Honesty and Clarity in Public Language! Jones will be honored at #NCTE26 in Philadelphia. Learn more in the press release: bit.ly/3Tqdl9y

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 13/09/2026

Dolly Parton’s literacy advocacy, philanthropy, and music touched countless lives. We are proud to have presented the Dollywood Foundation with the NCTE Literacy Award in 1998. Watch her recorded message about the award. bit.ly/4ywBkms

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Remembering Dolly Parton, Icon and Remarkable Literacy Champion

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 13/09/2026

NCTE members are invited to stream #StoryAndPicturesByFilm, the first feature documentary to go behind the scenes with #KidLit authors and artists who create children’s picturebooks, then join a discussion between the film's creators and @ascenzimoreno.bsky.social! Register: bit.ly/4ytAIxU

A promotional image for "Members-Only Film Screening and Panel Discussion" by NCTE in September 2026. Includes an illustration with overlapping pencils titled "Story & Pictures By." The film is by Joanna Rudnick.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 11/09/2026

We know that student voices impact teachers' classroom practice and decisions every day. What do you think that 5th-graders from Chicago wish they could tell their teachers about themselves as readers and writers? Read this open-access #ClassroomCorridors article to find out: bit.ly/4gZE2d9

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Dear Teacher: From Your Students

Fifth-grade students write letters about what they want their teachers to know about them as readers and writers.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 10/09/2026

Our community is mourning the loss of Jennifer Buehler. An NCTE member for more than 27 years, she served as President of the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) in 2016. Read more about Jen's accomplishments and contributions in this tribute by Kelly (Kel) Sassi: bit.ly/4gM50WF

Jennifer Buehler is sitting in an office, smiling, holding a document. Shelves filled with books are in the background. Text on the image reads, "A Tribute to Jen Buehler."

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 10/09/2026

Join the Conference on English Leaderhsip (CEL) for a discussion with @manshel.bsky.social about the history of secondary American English education, from the literary canon to parallel institutions of Advanced Placement, CliffsNotes, the Common Core State Standards, and more. bit.ly/4ifZmxa

The image is a promotional graphic for an event titled "On Leadership: Designing ELA Curricula." It features a conversation with Alexander Manshel. The event will occur on Tuesday, September 29, from 7:00 to 8:15 P.M. ET. The graphic includes the logos for CEL and NCTE, which is described as a constituent group of NCTE. A photo of Alexander Manshel is included.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 08/09/2026

We can’t wait to welcome author and former ballerina Misty Copeland to the NCTE Annual Convention in Philly this fall! Copeland will take the stage Friday morning, November 20, with a book signing to follow. This is your cue: Register for #NCTE26 today! bit.ly/4bilTUK

The image features a promotional banner for a general session with Misty Copeland, scheduled for Friday, November 20 at 8:15 a.m. ET. On the left is a black and white photo of an individual. On the right, colorful text announces "imagine. innovate. inspire." for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia from November 19-22. A vibrant light bulb graphic is included.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 04/09/2026

Each Sept. 8 since 1967, International #LiteracyDay is celebrated around the world "to remind policymakers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society." Learn more at ReadWriteThink: bit.ly/3UR5zG3

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Celebrate International Literacy Day! | Read Write Think

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Karis Jones Ph.D. @karismjones.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join the conversation! We hope to capture the diversity of perspectives in our field. Shout out to our @ncte.org Mulitimodality and AI Cohort, who have been working to support teachers in the field with this topic and provided insights to craft this call!

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 02/09/2026

NCTE announced today that Fitchburg State University is the recipient of our 2026 National Intellectual Freedom Award! Campus leaders are celebrating this honor at today’s community-wide State of the University event. Read the press release: bit.ly/3UvwiYI

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 01/09/2026

Join the NCTE constituent group Literacies and Languages for All for this discussion with LLA member Grace Kang, coeditor of Writing Reimagined: Bridging Critical Theories and Pedagogical Practices in Elementary Classrooms (2026). bit.ly/4iG7YgG

Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Humanizing the Teaching of Writing for Elementary Grades." The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 P.M. ET. The graphic includes a photo labeled Grace Kang. Logos for LLA and NCTE, a constituent group, are displayed. The background features shades of purple and pink.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 31/08/2026

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS: Navigating Media & AI: Critical Principles and Pedagogies bit.ly/4iDU7HA Co-editors @karismjones.bsky.social & @scottstorm.bsky.social invite critical, nuanced exploration of principles and practices for planning for and using AI in ELA classrooms and related contexts.

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Call for Manuscripts: Navigating Media & AI: Critical Principles and Pedagogies

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Joan Detz @joandetz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Keep learning ⬇️

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 26/08/2026

We can't wait to welcome Hugo and Nebula Award-winning writer and model Tomi Adeyemi to the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention for a conversation about her new novel! A book signing will follow. #NCTE26 early-bird pricing is in effect; register now to lock in the biggest savings! bit.ly/4bilTUK

This image is a promotional graphic for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia, running from November 19-22. It announces the closing session keynote speaker, Tomi Adeyemi, scheduled for Sunday, November 22 at noon. The design features a colorful background with a light bulb filled with rainbow colors and the phrases "imagine. innovate. inspire.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 25/08/2026

Through our membership in the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), we now nationally recognize these preservice programs that meet or exceed the NCTE Standards for the Initial Preparation of Teachers of English Language Arts 7-12 (Initial Licensure). bit.ly/4ccWduO

Nationally Recognized Programs list for Spring 2026 by NCTE. Includes Duquesne University (PA) with English Language Arts Education programs, University of the District of Columbia (D.C.) with Master of Arts in Teaching, Howard University (D.C.) with Secondary English, and National Louis University (IL) with Secondary English.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 24/08/2026

NCTE’s Elementary Section invites members to engage in learning and conversation with Dr. Christopher J. Wagner, whose work provides educators with concrete practices that challenge restrictive mandates and foster more equitable and humanizing instruction. bit.ly/3SS8DRF

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 21/08/2026

The programming options aren't the only thing that will be plentiful at #NCTE26! We'll be right across the street from the historic food haven Reading Terminal Market. See for yourself on this tour with 2026 Program Chair Detra Price, then register to join us there! bit.ly/3jQU4IK

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Kari Johnston @holamsjohnston.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

All my teacher friends should apply & come hang out with me in Philly!!! 🎉🥰

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tomorrow (8/20) at 7 PM ET, please join @ncte.org for their webinar titled, "Fewer Whole Books, More Isolated Learning Experiences." HEP author Jonna Perrillo will be speaking at this event. Find out more and register for free: bit.ly/4fpUgNb

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 18/08/2026

Public comment is still open for the Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards, Fourth Edition. Educators, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards would like your feedback. Comment period runs through Saturday, August 22 at midnight ET. bit.ly/45AVyz3

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2026 NBPTS Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Standards Public Comment and Review

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 17/08/2026

Author Alane Adams and the Rise Up Foundation expanded a grant to NCTE to provide scholarships for 100 K–12 educators to attend #NCTE26! Recipients get opportunities to connect with peers, authors, and leaders in youth literature and literacy instruction. Apply by Sept. 12: bit.ly/4gyiEMM

The image is a colorful advertisement for "Rise Up Foundation Scholarships" aimed at K-12 ELA educators to attend #NCTE26. It highlights the theme "imagine. innovate. inspire." and mentions the event will be held in Philadelphia from November 19-22, 2026. The logos of the Rise Up Foundation and NCTE are also visible. Bright splashes of color serve as the background.

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Nicholas A. Emmanuele, PhD (he/him/his) @naemmanuele.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I enjoyed the options & lessons in JOYFUL LITERACIES @ncte.org. The focus on literacies (digital, multimodal, contemporary, etc.) was helpful—I’m also searching for more ways to make traditional literacies joyful (sentence style, grammar, research papers, dense reading, foundational skills, etc.).

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 14/08/2026

The 2026 NCTE Annual Convention Scholarship application is now open! Members, apply here for a scholarship covering the full registration fee for #NCTE26, taking place Nov. 19-22 in Philly: bit.ly/4x4tcJI Thank you to our generous supporters who've contributed to the scholarship fund!

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 13/08/2026

Secondary educators: The prompt is now available for the 2027 Achievement Awards in Writing! This year's prompt asks sophomores and juniors to reflect on the meaning of literacy in today's world: bit.ly/3Ua7KEk We look forward to reading your students' submissions starting in the fall!

An announcement graphic for the NCTE Student Writing Awards. Text states "Prompt for 2027 Now Available" and "Achievement Awards in Writing." A stylized image of a pencil with colorful circles is included.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 11/08/2026

How have you and your work been influenced by Rudine Sims Bishop's acclaimed title Shadow and Substance: Afro-American Experience in Contemporary Children’s Fiction? Tell us for a chance to be featured in the revised edition being published by NCTE and author Jonda C. McNair! bit.ly/4gp9Gl4

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Harvard Education Press @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On Thursday, 8/20 at 7 PM ET, please join HEP author Jonna Perrillo for a webinar titled, "Fewer Whole Books, More Isolated Learning Experiences," which will be hosted by @ncte.org! This event is free to attend. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4fpUgNb

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 07/08/2026

What are the education and equity implications of students reading fewer whole books? And how is it affecting the scope of our experiences and teachers who are constantly navigating change? Join the discussion moderated by @anterobot.bsky.social: bit.ly/4yCH52N @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social

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Antwan Eady @antwaneady.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

eternally grateful. Keynote speaker. NCTE-NCTM joint conference. ‘26. @ncte.org @nctm.org

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 05/08/2026

Thanks to every educator who joined NCTE and @nctm.org in Charlotte this week to break down silos at #LitMath26! We deeply appreciate you taking the time to learn and be in community with us—and we hope to see you in November in Philly for #NCTE26, the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention!

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Also aTHIS one! “ Great teachers aren’t the hero of the story. They help students become the hero of their own story!” #BrookeRocks #ElemMathChat #MTBoS

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 04/08/2026

Antwan Eady, author of the 2025 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award winner The Last Stand, spoke with NCTE Program Chair @kristinziemke.bsky.social at #LitMath26 about how grief drives his writing process: "Hopefully that brings beauty back into our world, when other people read it and receive it." @nctm.org

Antwan Eady and Kristin Ziemke seated on stage in conversation. A curved light fixture is in the background. A wooden side table with two water bottles is between them. Ziemke holds papers, and both are smiling.

Antwan Eady is sitting at a table signing a book with colorful illustrations. A conference attendee stands in front of the table holding more books. They are in a spacious indoor venue with a visible crowd and large windows in the background.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 03/08/2026

Back by popular demand for the 2026 NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, the #BuildYourStack Reading Room Workshops provide space for #LitMath26 attendees to comfortably engage with texts. Teachers can even take their favorite books home to their students!

Three individuals sit together at a table holding and discussing colorful books. They appear engaged and are wearing lanyards. Another person is visible in the background.

Two individuals are seated, holding and reading colorful graphic novels. One book is open to a page featuring multiple panels with dialogue in bubbles. A crocheted afghan with colorful stripes is draped over the back of a nearby chair. The setting appears to be a casual or relaxed gathering, with more people and chairs visible in the background.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 03/08/2026

Captain Barrington Irving opened #LitMath26 with powerful education stories. "Planting seeds of inspiration of a dream—it starts with storytelling...with showing what exists in the world...with even yourself becoming an explorer, so that way you can introduce some of these stories to children."

An individual in a black flight suit and cap is speaking on stage. A projection screen behind shows a jet airplane. The setting appears to be a conference or presentation.

Two individuals are seated in a staged conversation setup. One is energetically speaking with expressive hand gestures, while the other listens attentively with a notepad. A small wooden table with two water bottles is positioned between them.

Captain Barrington Irving and a conference attendee are smiling and posing together. One is holding a signed copy of a book titled "Let's Fly!" They stand in a hallway with a wooden wall and colorful carpet.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 01/08/2026

The latest issue of Classroom Corridors centers student voice through "Dear Teacher" letters, book recommendations, downloadable "Shelf Talker" resources, and more. Explore authentic elementary student perspectives to inspire your teaching. bit.ly/45jU3Fr

Cover image for "Classroom Corridors" publication, Issue 17 titled "Student Voice." The design features an open book with a sun icon above, symbolizing inspiration. Subtext reads, "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers."

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 31/07/2026

Dr. Angie Zapata has won the 2026 Richard A. Meade Award for her book, Deepening Student Engagement with Diverse Picturebooks! The award from ELATE recognizes published research-based work promoting ELA teacher development at any educational level and in any scope and setting. bit.ly/4h89mIe

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 31/07/2026

Last week, members of NCTE's teacher cohorts that are creating classroom resources for ELA and comics viewed historical artifacts at @librarycongress.bsky.social. Then they presented at @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social about teaching with @carnegie.org’s #GreatImmigrants, Great Americans comic series.

A person leans over a table examining colorful vintage comic books displayed in a library setting. Two other individuals stand nearby, observing the scene. The room contains shelves filled with books.

A person stands at a podium speaking at a Comic-Con panel. A large screen displays the text "Great Immigrants, Great Americans: Teaching with Comics to Celebrate Immigrant Stories" with an illustrated comic book cover titled "Great Immigrants Great Americans." The backdrop is covered with Comic-Con logos.

Two individuals stand in a library setting, engaged in conversation near a table displaying various vintage comic books, including titles like "Mystic" and "Wonder Woman." Bookshelves filled with more materials are visible in the background.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 22/07/2026

Middle level educators: The 2027 Promising Young Writers award prompt is now available to share with your 8th-grade students! This year's prompt invokes a quote from author Robin Wall Kimmerer to invite students to consider the concept of being and becoming a good ancestor: bit.ly/44KrKQ5

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