FCF Recommendations: War Books for Teens
When it comes to First Chapter Friday, it’s hard to go wrong with war books for teens, especially those related…
YA Books
First Chapter Friday: Mystery Books for Young Adults
One of the most exciting changes in the young adult genre over the last decade or so is the rapid…
A Benefit of First Chapter Friday Nearpod Activities
If you’re a secondary English teacher, and especially if you’re at all connected to other teachers online (or a follower…
8 First Chapter Friday Recommendations: Winter Roundup
Many of us became English teachers because we love reading, and we wanted to share that love of reading (and our favorite books) with our students. But as we get into the heart of the school year, it can be hard to find the energy to read.
Our Favorite Books of Fall Semester 2022
Many of us became English teachers because we love reading, and we wanted to share that love of reading (and…
First Chapter Friday for High School Students
Trying to make high school students excited about reading often feels like a Sisyphean task. When we started recommending books on “First Chapter Fridays,” we put a lot of effort into finding books we had read and enjoyed or that we thought our students would like. Most weeks, these recommendations seemed to go in one ear and out the other . . .