Three powerful and free online comics for Black History Month - and every other day. www.crmvet.org/docs/ms_for_... www.gilderlehrman.org/sites/defaul... www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/hb...

I have never seen anything so accurate.

Hmmm… panel submissions now open for Philly’s Fan Expo….

My plans on yet another cold day.

Three powerful and free online comics for Black History Month - and every other day. www.crmvet.org/docs/ms_for_... www.gilderlehrman.org/sites/defaul... www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/hb...

It’s below zero. Again. Sounds like a plan.

Sticky notes, reading, and powerful conversations when the mood strikes. No lesson plan. No rubric.

I say this all the time! So many graphic novels as original source material or adaptation.

This. This is why I keep a good news binder of emails and cards. I read through it often. There is a lot to deal with in education now. But I know I am making a difference, changing lives. That’s not a little thing. #TeacherImpact

Rereading it, I see just how much higher level vocabulary I was exposed to in reading comics, something I preach about often. I have compiled a list of this vocabulary in just this one story. Excitement and engagement kept me reading. The built-in scaffolding of image and text helped make meaning.

Rereading it, I see just how much higher level vocabulary I was exposed to in reading comics, something I preach about often. I have compiled a list of this vocabulary in just this one story. Excitement and engagement kept me reading. The built-in scaffolding of image and text helped make meaning.

Happy book birthday to @katemessner.com and @falynnk.bsky.social ! A zany and imaginative story with a wild twist of an ending. Important lessons on friendship and not being quick to judge others. Heartfelt and hilarious.

The power of comics.

Thankful to my daughter for my new classroom poster. Needed it today! We all fail. We all have anxiety. Great message for students (and me!)

Exhausted but happy.

Always interact with text.

Describe your Bluesky account in a single image.

I was hired to write a thing… about graphic adaptations… I think I have a few examples… more soon.

Me, too!

I was hired to write a thing… about graphic adaptations… I think I have a few examples… more soon.

How I introduce the concept of appeasement….

How I opened classes today. In honors world history - we are watching Swing Kids and discussing the history of music as protest and youth counter culture. In AP World History, we are using Avatar as an introduction to Imperialism - both historic and current.

Idea for my ELA friends…. What about having students create a hero or villain from a vocabulary word? What’s their origin story? How does connect to the meaning of the word? Can you create a story in prose or comics about this character? In this case - Harbinger and Pariah…

Looks amazing!

Damn. When @kellysue.bsky.social perfectly captures your current state of mind. An outstanding collection of awesomeness.

My discussion starter for today - International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

A fantastic free online comic to help your students visualize the way the US government works. www.pbs.org/newshour/cla.... Support @pbs.org

A fantastic free online comic to help your students visualize the way the US government works. www.pbs.org/newshour/cla.... Support @pbs.org

Overheard in AP World History as we read this awesomeness - “I’ve never liked or read comics, but these visuals really help me understand this hard text.” “Do you think Marx would really act like this? I thought he’d be nicer and meeker…”

Been telling my students and parents exactly this point. Want to be a better reader? You have to read. What to be a better writer? You have to read. Analytical reading and writing is the most important skill we can teach and model. We are all teachers of reading.

How I open discussion about historiography, updating history as we learn more, and always question. Bias, POV, and media literacy.

How I open discussion about historiography, updating history as we learn more, and always question. Bias, POV, and media literacy.

Happy Robert Burns Day.

All proposals done. Fingers crossed. Hope to see everyone in Philly!

How Gen X prepared for snow storms… IYKYK…

Happy Birthday to Jerry Craft ! Thank you for all you do! @jerrycraft.bsky.social

About sums up what I do before headed into school each morning. Lol.

Librarians and educators need to stop snubbing superhero comics as enlightening, empowering, and educational materials. @historycomics.bsky.social puts this into practice!

Reading is reading.

Did you know MLK, Jr. helped to edit a comic book? I write about this and other powerful comics lesson in my Eisner nominated book. Here’s how I use this comic in my classroom… docs.google.com/file/d/0B4dp... #MLKDay

Looks like a good day to work on conference proposals and write another chapter in my book.

2016. My teaching with comics origin story. So thankful for all the love and support!

My kids annotated WW1 poetry. Then spent two days reading through books about WW1. Then created their own original poems/visuals. Low tech/no tech and deep, original thinking. Love seeing kids get to show off their strengths in ways not always offered. Also a great support for my ELA colleagues.

Did you know MLK, Jr. helped to edit a comic book? I write about this and other powerful comics lesson in my Eisner nominated book. Here’s how I use this comic in my classroom… docs.google.com/file/d/0B4dp... #MLKDay

the HiLo universe expands! Loved this story -full of zaniness, hilarity, but also tough issues such as navigating cancer. 12 year olds know how difficult the changes in life throw their way -but imagine turning into a monster- actually a hero! Accepting who you are is central part of this story.

If you need me… don’t bother! I am so glad I treated myself to this awesomeness. All the interviews! Great back matter. The artistic process. Wonderful extras. Wow. Can’t wait to share with my students. Really takes me back. The Death of Superman Absolute Edition.

Love that this is written like a script -will encourage readers, like my own son, who love music &script writing. I’ve never read a book quite like it. Family is truly who you make it. I’d begin my school book club w/ what would a movie about your life be like? Write it @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social

Skip to 1:30. Teaching, am I right!?! youtu.be/vAJ7bk8439g?...

Visual literacy is a vital skill…

hardest part of writing a book is organizing thoughts. Getting random notes I left for myself on my Phone & Docs organized. Creating cohesive theme to run throughout & tie it together. Finally sat down tonight w/my wife and hashed out the organization. Next is officially pitching it/getting contract