Hello everyone! I had Colby Sharp on the podcast back in 2017, and we talked about sharing our stories as educators.Years later, Colby has released new books, podcasts, and so much more, as he spreads the good news of literacy and books with his audience. 

Today, we spend our time talking about classroom libraries, how Covid changed Colby's perception on what's important, and how proximity to books and having multiple access points to literature is key to building independent readers. 

This episode is sponsored by Heinemann—the leading publisher of professional books and resources for educators—and brand-new edition of When Kids Can’t Read—What Teachers Can Do by Kylene Beers.

Reading matters because it changes us: the way we think, the way we see the world, and the way we process information.

But when kids don’t read, when they can’t read, they miss out on lots of learning and growth.

That’s why this book is such a valuable addition to any teacher’s toolkit.

The new edition of When Kids Can’t Read—What Teachers Can Do is extensively rewritten and filled with scaffolds and strategies that support different ways to help students become more skilled, engaged, and curious readers.

Learn more and download a free sample at Hein.pub/WKCR.