Tag Archives: creativity
Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide
I was excited to learn that Isabel Quintero wrote a new YA book because my students had enjoyed Gabi: A Girl in Pieces so much. (I only use the past tense because I retired; they are most likely still enjoying it.) … Continue reading
Nonfiction: “Big Magic”
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert The wonderful thing about reading a book of nonfiction written by Elizabeth Gilbert is that you feel like you are sitting in a room with her, conversing about your heart’s desires. This was true of … Continue reading
Common Core: Nonfiction: “A Curious Mind”
A Curious Mind: the Secret to a Bigger Life by Brian Grazer and Charles Fishman Brian Grazer is the producer of many well-known films (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Grinch, Splash) and some TV series (24 is the best known). … Continue reading
Adult Nonfiction: Common Core: “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain You know you’re going to enjoy this book when you read the ‘Manifesto for Introverts’ that follows the cover page. It includes ten points. My … Continue reading
Adult Books for Teens: “The Powers of Two”
The Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs by Joshua Wolf Shenk The Powers of Two insists that the most creative grouping is pairs. Author Joshua Wolf Shenk uses lots of famous folks to make the … Continue reading
“Imagine: How Creativity Works”
Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer “When we obsess over tests, when we teach the way we’re teaching now, we send the wrong message to our students. . . . We’re basically telling them that creativity is a bad … Continue reading
That Used to Be Us–looking outward and forward II: books
That Used to Be Us—Links on looking to the future Last thoughts on how the book connects to educators Places to find more information I want to create three posts on where to look while we think about how we … Continue reading
