The Gift of Story Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life

Synopsis

With the rise of teacher stressors, new and changing state standards, and high-stakes testing, it is more important than ever to remind literacy teachers and teacher-librarians about the reason that brought them to this profession: the love of story.The Gift of Story: Exploring the Affective Side of the Reading Life , by John Schu (affectionately known as Mr. Schu all over reading communities), invites readers to consider literacy beyond its academic benefits and explore how universal truths found in stories can change us, inspire us, connect us to others, answer our deepest questions, and even help us heal along the way. Using his experience as a teacher, librarian, book lover, and story ambassador, Mr. Schu asks readers to reflect on what it means to share their hearts through stories and how it can connect us to individuals and learning communities.The Gift of Story is presented through a study of five affective elements: Healer, Inspiration, Clarifier, Compassion, and Connector.Along the way, readers will encounter insightful contributions from educators, children's writers, and illustrators, as well as recommendations for sharing the gift of story with learning communities including: treasured book suggestions that stir reflection, engaging tips for celebrating literacy, and heart-growing applications to lift classroom and library practices.Celebrate the way we define and imagine ourselvesthrough literacy by using stories to connect to others, build and strengthen community, and honor the children we were called to teach.

Book details

Author:

John Schu

ISBN:

9781003844297

Related ISBNs:

9781625312082, 9781032682860

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Pages:

184

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2023-10-10

Usage restrictions:

Copyright

Copyright date:

2022

Copyright by:

John Schu 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Education, Language Arts, Nonfiction