In four days my new book comes out. I have been trying for a while to come up with a catchy blog post to announce it, but the truth is, my heart is heavy with the images of hatred coming from Virginia. With the calls to action, yet the fear so many educators have when it comes to teaching against hate in our classrooms. It seems silly for me to be excited about a book. But perhaps that is life in a nutshell, we are conflicted with our emotions and driven toward change. Good can exist along evil. Happiness can exist along hatred. Even as we reel with the news that unfolds around us, we are preparing for our first days, or perhaps we are already in them, getting to know this new great group of kids.
I wrote Passionate Readers as a way to give my students’ voices a bigger platform. To once again share the common sense advice that they have bestowed upon me and anyone else that would listen as I asked them how we could make reading suck less. (Student words…) I wrote this book not as a literacy expert, but as one who is on a journey to become better at teaching reading, at creating reading communities, at helping students hate it less or even love it more. As someone who was faced with 45 minutes for all English Language Arts and faced with the daunting task of getting vocal resistant readers to give books a chance. I filled this book with the research that I stand upon, but also the practical day-to-day that we all crave when we seek inspiration. I filled this book with every small thing that has worked and also the things that haven’t. I filled it with all of me and now, the world awaits. And it is terrifying, yet exhilarating to see it be released.
So in honor of the release date of Passionate Readers, I would like to give a copy away. Once I have a copy myself, I will mail it to one winner and hope that it becomes a book that is worth your time. All you have to do to enter to win is leave a comment on this post. The contest will run until August 17th at midnight, the day the book comes out.
PS: If you would like to order your own copy, please go here
If you like what you read here, consider reading my newest book, Passionate Readers – The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child, out August 2017. This book focuses on the five keys we can implement into any reading community to strengthen student reading experiences, even within the 45 minute English block. If you are looking for solutions and ideas for how to re-engage all of your students consider reading my very first 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 
Your blog makes me want to be better and do better. Thank you. ❤
I look forward to reading your book!!
I would love to readt this book!
Your words, your perspective, and your passion will
continue to reach across all continents. Thank you!
Thank you for the “Picture Books to Inspire Hope…” list, Pernille – just what I needed to come across this weekend. I’m going to start working through the titles with my kids. And as a new elementary school library staffer, I’d love to win this book! Would be so helpful : )
Thank you for all of the work you do to support teachers and students. I can’t wait to read the book…your blog posts are so inspiring!
Looking forward to reading your book, whether I win it or not!
Thank you for acknowledging what is happening at a time when you could-should be celebrating. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
I can imagine how difficult it is to rejoice in your upcoming book in this current climate, but I think it’s critical to do so. Please remember that your words, your thoughts and your work with your students send powerful ripples of good out into our flawed world. Don’t underestimate that impact. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing so much of yourself in your blog, your Facebook group and your books.
I’m anxiously awaiting mine. I would love to win a copy for my school!
I would love a copy of your book. I love to inspire my students to read anything and everything they can get their hands on and model that as an avid reader myself.
I am a huge fan of your blog, your teaching, your honesty, your sharing. I will be buying a copy and sharing it widely. Hearing such real experience, ideas, respect for kids is critically helpful to such a range of teachers. Congratulations. I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for putting so much energy into such important work.
I always love reading your thoughts on education and reading. Thanks for writing this and can’t wait to get my copy.
I am looking forward to reading this book. What we do in the classroom matters. Although it might seem silly to be excited about a book right now, it’s not because if it helps educators improve the literacy lives of students it is one small step in a positive direction.
You continue to inspire me and I know your book will too. Thank you for all you share and all you do to make a positive difference and help others to do the same.
Sincerely,
Julie Bernards
Congratulations! Despite the sadness and despair we are all feeling, please take the time to celebrate your accomplishments. You are helping to make the world a better place!
I’m counting down the days till I can get my hands on your book. Until then, let’s reflect on an apt quote from Jason Reynolds’ All American Boys: “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”
Congrats on the new book! I can’t wait to read it and hopefully will win one for free! 🙂
I appreciate what you’re doing to bring books to life for all of us – students, teachers, and communities. Looking forward to reading your book! Congratulations on Book #1!!
Oops! I meant Book #1 focusing on reading! (book #2 for you!)
I would love to read this book!
Coming from the lady who has engaged hundreds of thousands of readers around the World this will be a must have for any teacher!
I loved having the opportunity to hear you speak at the OAESA conference in June. I’m excited to read this to help encourage my kindergarten students not only become passionate readers, but also thoughtful and compassionate people. Thank you!
I am so excited about your new book! I understand your conflicted feelings, but you should definitely be excited and proud too!
Can’t wait to read your new book! It’s been so helpful reading your blog and seeing how a fellow 7th grade ELA teacher handles the 45-minute class period challenge.
I know your book will be an inspiration to me! I would love to read it and share with others!
Looking forward to reading your book, Friend!
Looking forward to reading your book.
My main goal is to instill a passion of reading in all of my 800+ students!
Thank you for your wisdom, and willingness to share what you have learned about teaching students to not only love reading, but also on how to find themselves and their voice through books.
Your blog and hearing you speak in person inspires me and also validates my thoughts and feelings. I just said out loud today ( by myself) I can’t wait to read this book! Thanks for being you!
I would love to learn tips and tricks for helping readers grow from your book!
I would love to win a book!
In these difficult times, it is more important than ever that we build readers!
Looking forward to learning more from you!!
Saw your presentation at SITA and would love to read your new book! Thank you.
I love your blog and how you write so openly and honestly. I can’t wait to read your book. Best wishes.
We are using Passionate Learners for Professional Book Club at my school this year. Loved it. Looking forward to Passionate Readers!
Would love to win this book as we are bringing reading back to the heart of our middle school. This looks like a great choice for a book club for our staff!
I have been inspired by your words since the day my eyes landed on your blog. Your personal story, that you generously shared with us, about your citizenship. Your beliefs about teachers using programs and computer apps to teach kids rather than their own good judgment. Your belief that the world is a good place and kindness will prevail. I hang on every word, honestly. Even if I “win” your book, be sure that I will be purchasing additional copies for my colleagues. I know for sure that it will be as inspirational as your blog!!!
Looking forward to reading your book!
I can’t wait to read your book! Looking for some words of inspiration as I get ready to meet my new students.
You’re a passionate writer, Pernille. Moving words, as usual. 🤗
Pernille, I have changed the way I teach reading, thanks to you! I, too, want my students to be passionate readers and am eagerly awaiting your book for more of your excellent suggestions!
I can’t wait to read your latest book. If I win one, AWESOME – hopefully it will be signed? 😉
I have your book on order but would love to “gift” our faculty with another copy. I, too, am saddened by the events and the lack of a response and lack of leadership. But your book is to be celebrated!
Congratulations! How lucky are educators to be able to read and study with you! I enjoy your blog posts and especially the book posts you share on IG! Thank you!
Excited to read the new book!
I would love to read your book. Thanks for sharing your insight!
Loved Passionate Learners. Can’t wait to read Passionate Readers. Thanks for this opportunity to enter for a free copy 😊