Thank you to all of those who entered, the contest is now closed. Both winners were randomly selected by a number generator. Congratulations to the two winners! To purchase a copy of the book, please see here.
For the past year I have been sitting behind my computer most nights trying to figure out how to put into words the work we do in our classroom while writing two separate books. Trying to figure out how I can help others go deeper with their literacy instruction, even within the 45 minute English classroom. Trying to figure out how others could incorporate more global collaboration into their literacy instruction without it feeling like just one more thing to do. Trying to figure out how to make the literacy instruction we all do more meaningful, more passionate, more connected. There have been great nights and there have been early mornings. There have been days when I have felt like the biggest fraud, imposter syndrome for the win, and others where I finally felt like what I had to write might actually be meaningful to someone else.
The past year has been grueling, but oh so incredible, and now I get to celebrate the first release of one of those books; Reimagining Literacy through Global Collaboration. This how-to book is meant to help those that are new to global collaboration or have been dipping their toes in for the past few years. It is meant to inspire, meant to give you the why, and meant to help you create more meaningful literacy opportunities for your students. It is meant to give you a glimpse into our classroom as we try to make the world smaller, kinder, and the work we do more relevant all in less than 80 pages.
The official description says:
Prepare your students to adapt and thrive in the world beyond their classroom. This how-to guide offers strategies for how to establish classrooms that give students globally connected literacy experiences. Learn why students must create school projects aimed at an authentic audience beyond school walls, and plan for more purposeful opportunities for students to engage with what they learn and create. You’ll discover how to use readily available technology tools to create environments where students gain 21st century skills, collaborate with others around the globe, and realize that their work matters.
Enter to win:
So in order to celebrate the impending release of this book, I thought I would give away two copies of it. It should be out within the next first few weeks so before Christmas and you will receive you copy right from Amazon.
All you have to do to enter is to write a comment below, make sure you enter your email address in the field where it asks for it so I can contact you if you win. I will draw two randomly selected winners after Friday night, December 9th at 8 PM.
To order the book yourself:
While Amazon says it will not be released until January, Solution Tree says otherwise. So if you would like to order your own copy of the book, please go here.
What is my other book?
I am currently working on a new literacy book. The book, which I am still writing, is tentatively Passionate Readers and will be published in the summer of 2017 by Routledge. It is the tale of how I changed my literacy instruction to create passionate readers even within the 45 minute English classroom. It is the wisdom of my amazing 7th graders and what they wish all teachers of reading would know and do. It is how we can bring our own reading identity in and let it help us become better teachers of reading. It is a book filled with the practical, the inspirational, and the tools we need to hopefully help our students embrace reading as part of their identity.
If you like what you read here, consider reading my book Passionate Learners – How to Engage and Empower Your Students. Also, if you are wondering where I will be in the coming year or would like to have me speak, please see this page.
Pernille Ripp 
Pernille,
You are such an inspiration to me. I’m a literacy coach in NC and we have a lot going on around here. I often forward your posts to the teachers at my school or print something you’ve done and put it on my little bulletin board strip outside my door. Thank you for reminding us of our humanity!
Thanks for the opportunity to win your new book. Saw you present at ILA Boston and have been looking forward to seeing your newest book!
Looking forward to reading it!
FellowWisconsite! You are such an awesome inspiration to all. Please select me!!! We love PAX! Now extracting metaphors for deeper thinking.
I love reading your blog posts and sharing your words with my MS/HS staff. I look forward to reading your book as well.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and great ideas!
Thank you for your insight into teaching passionate readers. You so eloquently put into words the way I feel about teaching.
I NEED this book! Actually, I need a week to be a fly on the wall in Pernille’s classroom. I am in awe of the meaningful learning that is going on there!
Congratulations on the book! I’m so excited to read it, and to hear you in Winnipeg this spring!
Congratulations on your book – being at an international school in Asia, this is exactly what we need to keep connected with the rest of the world and not just live in our own tiny bubble.
Congrats on finishing your book. Your ideas are very inspiring and I would love to win a copy of your book!
Thank you for your blog. I follow it and am inspired by it. I would love to win a copy of your book@
I find your writing real and accessible. Congratulations on having your book published. You are an inspiration.
Pernille,
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful sharing you have done for global educators. I began following your blog a mere one year ago and each week look forward to your great words/insight regarding the classroom, students, profession, and mindset. Thanks for all of this!
Looking forward to reading this book!
You inspire me to be a better teacher. I read Passionate Readers this fall and would love your new book! abby.berke@k12.sd.us
Looking forward to your new book. I just purchased your first one and your other recommendation Notice and Note.
I cannot wait for it to be available!! What an awesome accomplishment!
Very exciting! This will be a must read for 2017. Every time I read your words or hear you speak I am inspired. Looking forward to more!
I follow your blog faithfully and often share your posts with other teachers. Thank you for all you are doing for our kids.
Love how using your voice gives other teachers the courage to be brave as well. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! I’ve grown as an educator because of it.
Hi Pernille! I’m looking forward to digging into this book over the break! Thanks for offering to put copies into the hands of a couple of lucky people. If I win, I’m at aaron dot hogan at gmail.com.
Can’t wait to read this book! Sounds like the perfect resource for my school right now!
I devoured your first book and imagine I will do the same with this one! You continue to inspire me weekly. Thank you for sharing your ideas, creativity, and ways to connect!
I am a principal and both of my daughters are teachers. I believe I have shared just about every one of your posts with my staff and daughters. I have learned so much from you and am in awe of how much you have to offer, not only students but adults too. You truly inspire others to keep giving their best and are a role model for lifelong learning!
Congratulations on your 2nd (and 3rd) book! You are an inspiration to teachers, moms, women, and so many others who strive to do it all! I know it can’t be easy at times, but your determination and perseverance is remarkable. Thank you for all you do for kids!
Congratulations, Pernille! I love getting all these glimpses into your classroom!
Thanks for all of your timely words of wisdom and for opening your classroom to the world.
Our school is implementing a new global education program, so I would love to read about Pernille’s ideas! Thanks!
I can’t wait to read your new book. Thanks for a chance to win it.
Dear Pernille,
I have followed your blog for two years now. You always seem to be dealing with the same issues that I struggle with in my seventh grade classroom. I look forward to reading your book and supporting another teacher author!
Love, love, love reading your Blog so I can hardly wait to get my hands on your book! Thanks for inspiring others to be passionate about their teaching~
You inspire me to be a better teacher, to allow the kids to see how absolutely crazy I get when I learn something new. Keep up the great fight!
Thank you for this opportunity! I appreciate how giving you are with your ideas, resources, and now your new book! Christmas may be coming early for me!
I love your ideas, Pernille! I can’t wait to read your book. Happy holidays.
I really enjoyed hearing you speak a few times at ncte this year. Thank you for sharing your classroom with us.
I love reading your blog and can’t wait to see the new book.
-Cassandra
I already preordered my own copy but would love to share a copy with colleagues. You inspire me to be a better teacher. kfykes@steds.org
Congratulations on your new book! I can’t wait to read it:)
I’m so inspired by your words. I have been doing the Global Read Aloud for 3 years now with my students and can’t wait to see the new book!
Congratulations on this “baby” finally arriving! I have Passionate Learners, and have done GRA for the last three years, so I’m excited to see this new book. 🙂
Thanks for the opportunity to win your book. I really enjoy your blog!
Love, love, love your blog–I find so much of it useful for my own classroom. Looking forward to your new book!
I enjoy your blog and I hope to win your new book. Otherwise I will need to buy it in the new year. Congratulations.
I’d love a copy of this book and already know colleagues who I will pass the title to!
I’d love to read more about this – aren’t we always search for ways to do more for our students in ways that are long-lasting and important!
My son is going to graduate with a Masters in Teaching and Learning and become a middle/high school English teacher next fall. He would do well to begin his teaching journey with this book in hand. Thank you for the give-away offer!
Thank you for taking time out of your incredibly demanding life to share your learnings and experience. You have been an online mentor and a tremendous influence on my growth as a teacher and as a person. I am looking forward to reading this book- hoping it will take my classes participation in the Global Read Aloud and UN 2030 Goals even deeper.
Thank you sharing your reality and knowledge with us all. I always gain new info every time you post. Thanks again.
Thank you for your continuous inspiration! I can find a piece of myself in everything you write and it’s comforting to know I’m not the only one feeling or thinking this way!