Lisa Coxson is a ninth-grade English teacher at Bronx School of Law and Finance in Bronx, New York. We asked her to share her insights into teaching comics. Here’s what she had to say.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery, THE LITTLE PRINCE
It is much harder to judge yourself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself, it's because you're truly a wise man.
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery, THE LITTLE PRINCE
Early May 2011
Those April showers really did their job, and Central Park is in full bloom here in New York City. We love seeing that! One reason to smile in spite of the ongoing rain that we have been experiencing. I am ready to build an ark!
Voices from the Classroom features interviews with teachers across America about ways graphic novels are used to promote literacy and learning. Teacher insight and authentic classroom experience offered here provide rationales for integrating graphic novels into all grade levels and functions as an archive of lesson ideas for other educators.
This week we have two new series, Mercy and Relic Master. MERCY is a fallen angel, jumping from human body to body and losing her memory each time -- when she starts to see clearly, it only brings her closer to danger. The first book in the Relic Master series is THE DARK CITY -- a man and hi
In this personal essay, author Rachel Simon discusses the events in her life that inspired her new novel The Story of Beautiful Girl, the latest Bookreporter.com Bets On pick.
Woody Allen
I've often said the only thing standing between me and greatness is me.
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Woody Allen
