Highschool

📚 Linked by Gordon Korman: A Powerful Classroom Read That Sparked Real Conversations

Every so often, a book comes along that doesn’t just engage students—it changes the conversation in your classroom.For us, that book was Linked by Gordon Korman. I added Linked to our classroom library after hearing strong recommendations from other teachers—and I’m so glad I did. What started as just another reading option quickly turned into […]

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Sadia by Colleen Nelson – A Powerful YA Novel About Identity, Sports, and Social Justice

I recently read Sadia by Colleen Nelson and immediately knew it needed a place on every middle school classroom bookshelf. This award-winning Canadian novel is an excellent example of inclusive young adult fiction. It explores themes of identity, friendship, belonging, and standing up for what’s right—all through the eyes of a determined teen girl navigating

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Bifocal – E Walters

Eric Walters is a household name when it comes to middle school literature, and Bifocal, co-written with Deborah Ellis, is yet another testament to his ability to tackle important issues with nuance and authenticity. This thought-provoking novel offers a dual perspective on race, identity, and community through the eyes of two very different high school

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