On May 14th, a dream of mine came true, I became an author with the publication of my first book “Passionate Learners – Giving Our Classrooms Back to Our Students.” Since then I have been excited to see readers respond to my book and how they will use it in their teaching lives. While I have loved this book and writing it has been a very personal journey for me, what matters now is whether it will help others avoid some of the pitfalls I fell into as a teacher. So to help spread the word and reward all the readers of my blog, we are giving away two copies of my book! Entering is simple, just leave a comment. I will pick two winners at random this Friday, May 30th at 10 PM.
Here are what a few people have said about the book after they read it.
“I knew even before I read it that Passionate Learners: Giving Our Classrooms Back to Our Students was going to become one of my favorite education resources and something I would recommend to every teacher I know.” – Angela Watson
“I strongly suggest that every educator read this book whether they agree or not because ultimately, we are all motivated by doing what is in the best interest of children, right?”
– Tony Sinanis
“I wish that I had read this book a year earlier as I struggled with being a change maker at my school. Although I have a broad PLN I can call on for support, somehow reading these words felt like an extended conversation with a wise friend. Thank you, Pernille, for your oh so honest story that affirms the gifts and challenges of our vital profession. “
– Joan Young
Print or digital? How wd you prefer to read my new book Passionate Learners? http://bit.ly/1kb9orz Quick survey: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1734872-So4tMjtPvg
Now it is your chance to read my book. Enter below for a chance to win one of two copies by leaving a comment. (Please note there isn’t a print version of the book available at this time, but you can read the eBook on any computer or mobile device.) The contest ends at 10 PM EST on Friday, May 30th. Good luck!
Pernille Ripp 
I don’t know about this whole thing you call “passion”, but I’m willing to give it a try. 🙂
About to be a 1st year. How awesome would it be to learn from one of the best.
I’d love to win a copy and add it to my summer reading.
I would love a copy to read this summer!
This book is already on my summer TBR list! Can’t wait!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of your eBook. I have discovered that if your classroom provides the feeling of safety it will open the door to creativity. Creativity is my passion that fuels my soul, my classroom, and my life.
As an avid follower of elearning, this should be an inspiring read!
I’ve enjoyed your blog and am excited to read your book. I also believe that there is a better way to teach – we just have to be open to learning with our students and bring learning to life for them.
Love Erin and her teachings…a book filled with it would be like having her here all of the time!
Sorry, this book is written by me, not Erin Klein
Can’t wait to read our book this summer!
You had me at “giving our classrooms back to our students”! It only seems fitting to have student voice heard from all corners of our rooms! Can’t wait to read!
Will add your book to my Summer Reading list. I’m a new teacher who has enjoyed learning from your twitter and blog. 1st time participating in the GlobalRead Aloud this year.
Eager to read this book this summer!
Congrats on your book. I look forward to reading it whether I am the winner or not.
I would love to read your book 🙂
Congratulations on your book! I’d love a chance to add it to my summer reading list!
I read your book the day it was released…ka mau te wehi (Maori for awesome). I began my journey to give the classroom back to my students a year ago…it has been fantastic. Your book will keep inspiring me to continue to make those small changes…next on my agenda is creating a limited homework classroom. Congratulations on your book. Kerri
I am ending my 37th year of teaching. I would love to read your book.
I think we underestimate our students’ willingness, nay, craving, for challenging learning.
I agree with your quote. I particularly find that so called “difficult” kids need a more caring environment to let their guard down and teachers need to work harder to create this environment first before these children can feel safe to learn.
I would love to receive a copy of your book Passionate Learners. It would be great reading for summer and a new beginning to next school year.
I’ve heard great things about your book. Bill Ferriter, who is a hero of mine, just wrote a excellent blog post about it. I would love to read it!
http://blog.williamferriter.com/2014/05/26/book-review-passionate-learners-giving-our-classrooms-back-to-students/
Derek
I have enjoyed reading your blog and gotten so much inspiration for my own teaching. I look forward to reading your book. It has great reviews, congratulations!
Its been a learning experience following you on Twitter. Even if I don’t win a free copy I will have to buy book! Can’t wait to learn more because as an educator we must always be learning.
I would love to read your book 🙂
My goal for this summer is to rediscover my passion for teaching. This has been a difficult year, professionally and personally, so my work as I see it is to become engaged and joyful about it all again. Looking forward to learning from and with you through reading your book. Congratulations!
Your blog inspired me so many times those past few weeks. I look forward reading your book! Thank you for doing this contest!
Planned on getting this book for my summer reading list. Thank you for the chance to win it before I buy it!
Your outlook on discipline is intriguing and I would love to learn more.
I heard you speak at the Google Summit in Brenham, Texas. I would love to read it and share your passion with my campus!
Oh I wish that was me speaking at a Google Summit, but I’m sorry it wasn’t.
I discovered your blog through a colleague, and I love reading it. I can’t wait to read your new book! You are such a passionate and reflective teacher! Glad to know that you are a fellow teacher in Wisconsin!
I pre-ordered it and am loving your book! I am one who needs hard copy, so I printed it and took it to be bound. Now I can write all over it – and reference it midday while teaching. 🙂 Thank you!
My principal introduced me to your blog about a month ago, I’ve been hooked ever since. I would love to read more about your journey to help me with mine!
Thank you for your courage to speak out and give encouragement to fellow educators! I would live the opportunity to read, “Passionate Learners.” Please keep sharing your experience, strength and hope!!👍❤🌟
Congrats on your new book! i would love to read it!
As a preservice public school teacher, and a homeschool teacher of my own children where the world was their classroom and their learning was always passion driven, I am dying to read your book!
Would love to read this!
Would love to read your book! I was introduced to your blog and Twitter through my master’s course! I would love to continue to better my classroom and eventually make a difference in a building as an administrator!
Hi Pernille,
I love your blogs! I would so enjoy having your book to read. Your philosophy is similar to mine- you state it so clearly.
I love reading your blog and would love to read your book.
Starting out my first year of teaching this fall!! Would love some summer reading that would make me a better teacher 🙂
Excited to read this new book!
Oh, I want one!!
I’ll be reading your book! Sounds fascinating & love all your ideas. Always interested in engaging my students!!!
As a reading teacher for the most struggling readers, I am constantly looking for ways to help my students find joy in reading and learning. I am confident that this book will help me do that.
I am hoping to be able to read this book! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Since I never win anything I am tempted to buy it right now, but ‘just in case’ my luck has changed I will wait the couple of day. 🙂
It sounds like your book would be inspirational and it’s just what I need to kick-off my summer reading selection. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
I would love a copy of this book. Our days with students are coming to an end for the year and I need a new list of “to read” books to get me energized and refreshed!
I have been following you through other sources for a while and recently your blog. You inspire me to be a better teacher. Next year is my 25th year of teaching and I am happy to say I will be doing this for another 10 years minimum. Each year I make changes in my methods and curriculum, the kids change and we need to change with them. I work in a magnet school that seems to have lost its luster over the last couple of years and we are working through how to make us shine again with new methods and ideas to re-excite the kids and parents. I would love to read this book to help my kids become more excited about their own learning. We are a STEAM and PBL school and have high expectations for our kids to seek out learning on their own. I would love to share your book with other staff members also, once I read it I can recommend it to them.