A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo
Trix McCabe is aimless, rootless and on the run. Should she do jail time or live with her long lost family in Kansas? Trix doesn't intend to stay for long, but there is something in her aunt's delicious baked pies that forces her to take a second look, and give herself a second chance.
The Education of an Idealist by Samantha Power
Samantha Power, a Pulitzer Prize winning writer, traces her journey, from a poor immigrant from Dublin to a war correspondent in Bosnia, who became the US Ambassador to the United Nations. A powerful memoir which shows how one person can make a difference.
NPR ED Newsletter
NPR has many teen relevant articles. The lead story this month Teens Talk About Guns in a Post Parkland World.
If you are interested in creating podcasts with your students, check out the NPR Curriculum Guide for Teaching Podcasting.
SNAP-ED Education
If you are interested in love, check out the Valentine's Day recipes. Subscribe to the SNAP-ED Connection newsletter. Valentine's Day recipes include Pink Party Salad and Fudgy Fruit.
Smithsonian Teacher
Each Monday Tween Tribune prepares a weekly newsletter containing topical articles and newsletters, each one on a variety of lexile letters . This week the lead story is Sweetheart Treats Will Not be Available This Valentine's Day. Right now you can nominate and/or apply for the Presidential Award for Teachers in Math and Science. Nomination deadline is March 1, 2020.
