Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Kate Narita
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Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develop and deepen your writing and/or teaching practice? If so, then listen to the experts who make it their practice to become better writers and teachers every day. If you'd like to connect after listening, please find me on Twitter @KateNarita or visit my website www.katenarita.com Happy listening!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    A Mini MFA with Jen Ferguson

    Send us a textJen Ferguson talks about opportunities to sharpen our work, why characters mirror one another in dialogue, and why we need different books for different readers. Let’s get started.Our next episode will feature Jeannine Atkins. Support the show

    1h 3m

  2. NOV 18

    Reaching for the Sweet Spot with Sarah Aronson

    Send us a textIn today’s episode Sarah Aronson talks about the importance of embracing conversations, challenges, and community. Sarah's latest biography, Abzuglutely!, celebrates congresswoman, lawyer, and activist, Bella Abzug, Our next episode will feature Jen Ferguson. Jen’s latest novel, A Constellation of Minor Bears is a USA Today bestseller.Support the show

    1h 5m

  3. NOV 3

    Celebrating Neurodiversity with Jen Malia

    Send us a textJen Malia and I talk about celebrating neurodiversity, identifying your audience, and writing on location.Our next episode will feature Sarah Aronson. Sarah’s latest picture book biography, Abzuglutely! Battling, Bellowing, Bella Abzug released last month.Support the show

    1h 4m

  4. OCT 21

    Expression is Everything with A.S. King

    Send us a textA.S. King talks about her newest novel, Pick the Lock, ACES or adverse childhood experiences, and the importance of honesty and expression. Our next episode will feature Jen Malia. Check out her chapter book series The Infinity Rainbow Club to prep for our next episode. Support the show

    1h 5m

  5. OCT 6

    Creating Classroom Writing Communities

    Send us a textAndrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, Lisa Stringfellow, and Tina Athaide talk about creating classroom writing communities. In addition to their wonderful voices, authors Cindy Jenson-Elliott, Valerie Bolling, and Jody Little also contributed to this heartfelt discussion.Our next episode will feature the only two-time winner of YALSA’s Michael L. Printz award, A.S. King. She’s as honest and kind in conversation as she is in her books. So be sure to join us ag...

    1h 4m

  6. SEP 22

    Lead with Curiosity with Ryan Tahmaseb

    Send us a textI had a blast chatting with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb. We celebrate his debut picture book, Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen, and talk about collaborating, connecting with family, and leading with curiosity. Click here by 11:30 AM EST on Sunday, September 22nd, to sign up to join our live chat with Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Lisa Stringfellow, Marcie Atkins and Tina Athaide. If you aren't able to join us, no worries. The recorded episode will release in two weeks.Support the show

    1h 1m

  7. SEP 8

    Veracity, Voice, and Vulnerability with Josh Galarza

    Send us a textDebut author Josh Galarza talks about the importance of veracity, voice, and vulnerability in this episode, all of which are embedded into his heartfelt, hilarious, and heartbreaking debut, The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky. Let’s dig in.Click here for the transcript.Join Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Lisa Stringfellow, Marcie Atkins, and Tina Athaide to glean some tips to enrich your classroom writing community and for the chance to ask them questions about the craft of...

    1h 3m

  8. AUG 25

    Top Ten Writers' Workshop Tips for 2024/2025

    Send us a textChalk + Ink presents the top ten writer’s workshop tips for the 2024-2025 school year:Choose Community Building BooksPartner with FamiliesEmbrace Growth MindsetIncorporate Multiple Entry PointsUse ArtMimic Mentor TextsListening Is KeyBe VulnerableHave Fun and CelebrateBelieveJoin us in two weeks to hear from young adult author, Josh Galarza. If you, your students, or someone you love has ever suffered from disordered eating or struggled with body positivity, you have to read Jos...

    50 min
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Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develop and deepen your writing and/or teaching practice? If so, then listen to the experts who make it their practice to become better writers and teachers every day. If you'd like to connect after listening, please find me on Twitter @KateNarita or visit my website www.katenarita.com Happy listening!

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