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Diversity in Secondary ELA Horror Literature: Not Just Dead White Dude Authors

When I first started teaching horror, I leaned heavily on the classics: Poe , Jacobs , and Bradbury . They’re short, accessible, and they hook students right away. But after a while, I noticed something—my horror unit was filled with dead white dudes. Nothing wrong with a little Poe, but …

Diversifying Your Middle School ELA Curriculum: Incorporating Black History & Black Literature

Looking for some fresh ideas for your Black History middle school ELA curriculum?  I'm excited to share some of my ideas with you! Black History Month is traditionally celebrated around the U.S. throughout the month of February. It's also best practice to incorporate African Amer…