Technology is fantastic, but research shows that different areas of the brain are stimulated by reading a book in print. One of the best things about being an ELA teacher is the joy of sharing books you love with your students.

My students are seventh graders in a low-income, Title I school.

Many of the students do not have access to a variety of reading material, and our library selection is limited. My students face many challenges on a daily basis, but they have a thirst for knowledge and a large variety of interests.