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@sharonmdraper Beautiful cover! Can’t wait to read it.

Excited about the announcement of Out of My Dreams! It was inspired by my travel to London, which was magical. Melody’s story started with her rejection of the limitations others imposed on her, and now she will embark on her biggest adventure yet! I can’t wait to share it!

At the middle school where @dgrock teaches, all-school assemblies shape an engaged school culture and nurtures student voices. @edutopia All-School Meetings Give Students a Voice edutopia.org/article/school…

All school meetings are an important part of our school culture. edutopia.org/article/school…

Someone should write a book for kids called How to Handle Your Difficult Parents Possible chapters: "The Behavioral Challenges of the Middle-Aged Brain," "How to Be Caring but Firm in Resisting a Controlling Parent," "When Mom or Dad's Self-Esteem Hinges on Your Accomplishments"

@tracepick Love this concept. Thanks for sharing.

“What if American education turned away from rigor and towards vigor? What if we became an education system focused on creating a life-affirming, well-balanced, energetic growth trajectory for our students, teachers and schools?” gettingsmart.com/author/tracepi…

@CarlaMeyrink Thanks, @CarlaMeyrink!

I loved reading this post, @dgrock. Thank you for including your reflection questions and an example of a student entry. I enjoyed peeking into your classroom.

@izzieteaches Congrats!

“Summer — the season that once stretched out over fields, mountains, and beaches — was now a hiccup, a rest-stop on the bullet train that our lives had become.” statecollegemagazine.com/articles/it-ki…

Hey ya'll, my student wrote this 🥰 Couldn't be prouder inquirer.com/opinion/commen…

Best last day of school student message left on white board.

@MattRKay Indeed, you are a storyteller! What makes you a memorable teacher AND an impactful writer.

I'm gonna chill, I promise. 😅 It's just that, I've been writing stories since I was a little kid. And when I picked my major 20 years ago, I thought I was leaving being an *author* behind. I've really got my name on 3 books now. I've held them in my hands. It's wild.

Looking for book recommendations: nonfiction sports stories (possibly a collection) geared for 6th-8th grade.

I know it’s healthy for teenagers to want to spend more time with their peers, but it doesn’t change the fact that I’m not done parenting and I want to keep our bonds strong. @dgrock #tuesdayvibe yourteenmag.com/family-life/on…

Penn State Basketball! What a performance.#micahmadness

Students worked on "who I am as a writer" introductions. One of my favorite lines: "I really like writing fiction because it makes me happy."

I often hear parents talk about all the traveling they’ll do after their kids leave home. They’re excited about the regained freedom and independence that comes with an empty nest. Right now, however, I’m feeling a sense of loss. #emptynest @dgrock yourteenmag.com/teenager-schoo…