Episode 32: How to Introduce a New Book Into Your Curriculum

Textbooks, novel selections, these things are s-l-o-w to change in the ELA world. It seems there’s never enough money to buy new novels and textbook adoptions keep getting pushed back. When you find a new text you really think is worth adding to your curriculum, it is sooo exciting! So, first of all, congrats! Introducing students to books (they will hopefully love) is one of the most fun things about being an English teacher! But if this is the first time you’re preparing to do this, you may be wondering where to start when it comes to getting approval from an administrator. We’ve got you covered. In this episode, we’re sharing tips and tricks that will help you successfully get your new text approved by your school administrators (and ensure you’re covered in case of parent complaints).