tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post8594274555531135774..comments2024-03-28T09:07:27.582-04:00Comments on A Day in the Life: #EnticingWriters Blog TourLeigh Anne Eckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-39973700855022361902017-11-22T15:24:37.505-05:002017-11-22T15:24:37.505-05:00I read this several days ago, but didn't have ...I read this several days ago, but didn't have the chance to comment at that time. I'm so glad I came back to reread this. Your words spoke to me before, but even more now that they've had time to simmer in my heart. Wonderful review!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16706233557206210670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-61679381474843062542017-11-19T23:11:38.508-05:002017-11-19T23:11:38.508-05:00What a nice overview of for this new book that foc...What a nice overview of for this new book that focuses on the whole child and writing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082337415906808358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-36926716651927236402017-11-19T21:27:31.018-05:002017-11-19T21:27:31.018-05:00Just heard Ruth talk about her book today at #NCTE...Just heard Ruth talk about her book today at #NCTE17. So much power into reaching into the heart of all student stories!<br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642159125070466981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-1671528101236133512017-11-19T19:49:23.944-05:002017-11-19T19:49:23.944-05:00Thank you for sharing about this book. I'm alw...Thank you for sharing about this book. I'm always touched by what Ruth writes. I look forward to reading more.Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-4086300359757001972017-11-19T18:34:10.818-05:002017-11-19T18:34:10.818-05:00Leigh Anne, what a powerful post on an extraordina...Leigh Anne, what a powerful post on an extraordinarily important perspective. I recently read 1st-7th grade student entries for a writing competition with the theme “Showing Your Strength.” What some had endured and overcome was breathtaking and heartrending. I couldn’t help thinking how the writing helped them frame their experiences and that they hopefully found further healing. Again - beautifully powerful post. And the giveaway is fabulous, too! Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-21346171973468955122017-11-19T18:02:51.181-05:002017-11-19T18:02:51.181-05:00I am forever looking for new ways of introducing w...I am forever looking for new ways of introducing writing in my middle school library. This book looks like something that I would use! What a wonderful blog tour and chance to get a book. Thanks for the shout out about it on twitter. Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-28027488974414210352017-11-18T15:53:21.680-05:002017-11-18T15:53:21.680-05:00Thank you for sharing, Leigh Anne. I started readi...Thank you for sharing, Leigh Anne. I started reading Ruth's book thinking as a teacher, but your post has challenged me to read it for my heart (and my four adopted grandchildren). Alice Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302512837699702430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-16375596324913958352017-11-18T12:15:18.858-05:002017-11-18T12:15:18.858-05:00Thank you for sharing about Ruth's book. My hu...Thank you for sharing about Ruth's book. My husband and I are both teachers and we're entering our break feeling worn out by the combination of overly challenging curriculum and kiddos with such significant needs. I can't wait to dive into her book soon and lean from someone who has really been there and used her love of teaching and kids to encourage us all. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677625505044705385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-20646801182152113602017-11-18T09:01:58.448-05:002017-11-18T09:01:58.448-05:00Hearing Ruth read the introduction will always be ...Hearing Ruth read the introduction will always be etched in my heart and in my memory. It was such a gift.Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-30632374894619496302017-11-18T07:52:08.857-05:002017-11-18T07:52:08.857-05:00I am so thankful you ending with that powerful quo...I am so thankful you ending with that powerful quote. I am a literacy teacher educator and spend my time teaching teachers how to teach students to read and write. We spend hours on the research, best practices, literacy skills and literacy strategies, but ultimately, I want my teachers to know they can truly change the trajectory of a child's life by teaching them to read and write. I think I finally found the book that will help me show them the true power they hold. Thank you, Ruth, and thank you Leigh Anne, for a wonderful review!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575907849285378665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-41973229523748818452017-11-18T07:35:48.485-05:002017-11-18T07:35:48.485-05:00As I read your post this morning, Leigh Anne, I wa...As I read your post this morning, Leigh Anne, I was not only moved by your experiences and reflection about your students, but also reminded of the gift our children give us if we are open to listening and helping them with their message. This post is an insightful tribute to Ruth's new book. We are all blessed with Ruth's wisdom and writing. Her honest sharing of her experiences in her new book will inspire many teachers in their work with children. Thank you for an enjoyable read.Maddy Robertshttps://serenity4maddy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-16641720841621822822017-11-18T00:29:39.185-05:002017-11-18T00:29:39.185-05:00I love the stories you shared of students in your ...I love the stories you shared of students in your classroom who come from hard places. Your words are inspiring. I'm hopeful for all the good Ruth's book will provide in the lives of teachers. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-5895714520620412782017-11-17T16:21:54.668-05:002017-11-17T16:21:54.668-05:00It was such a privilege to hear Ruth sharing her s...It was such a privilege to hear Ruth sharing her story and her children’s stories in person at AllWrite. I will always remember those moments. Her voice is so present in her book, too. I spend my school days with many children who are in hard places or have been there. As I was leaving school this afternoon a CPS meeting was going on in the office. I want to hold out hope for a different version of the story,Diane Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902966404302255893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-17536282347976183712017-11-17T14:38:49.507-05:002017-11-17T14:38:49.507-05:00There is probably not a teacher who isn't face...There is probably not a teacher who isn't faced with teaching students who come from hard places. I definitely want to read this book because it seems so relevant to today's classrooms. I love the quote from Ruth - "take the time to see the stories." So important since our students are more than students, readers, writers, etc.. They are whole people with stories to tell.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com