Thank you so much to all who entered, I am so glad I get to send a copy of this book to the lucky winner who was selected by a random number generator and notified yesterday!
I don’t remember when I first heard of Colby Sharp but I remember thinking to myself that he seemed like a nice guy. Like someone, I could be friends with, like someone I would have been friends with in school if e had gone to school together.
I do remember the first time I met Colby Sharp. He and the rest of the Nerdtastic team had asked if I would come to Nerdcamp. How could I say no? So one July morning, I got up at 4:30 AM and drove the 5 hours to Parma, Michigan so I could deliver my very first Nerdtalk and the rest, we could say, is history.
I have met a lot of people, but only a few are in Colby’s class; kind, giving, funny, dedicated to his family and to bettering our profession not for his own gains, but for kids everywhere. He simply has his heart in the right place. Is it, therefore, any wonder that I am so excited for his very first book project to be released today? That’s right, the much anticipated, the incredibly worth it, the must read and then use teacher book The Creativity Project comes out today.
The book’s description:
So what better way to celebrate it, then to offer up a copy for a giveaway! I hope you don’t mind, Colby, this book needs to be in the world and in the hands of teachers everywhere. All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment below and then you should buy the book as well. I will close the contest on Saturday, March 17th.
Pernille Ripp 
He sounds like a wonderful guy! I’ll check out the book. Thanks so much for sharing!
I was excited to get an ARC of this in St Louis and it’s been off the shelves in our Shanghai Library ever since. What a line up of creativity, yes, it IS awesometastic!
I have eagerly anticipated the release date of this book! I can’t wait to share it with my students, staff and fellow Librarians!
Canadians love creativity!
Tawnis McLeod
Elkhorn,School, Elkhorn, Manitoba, Canada
Wow! I can’t wait to dig into what looks like an incredible book for
teachers. Thanks for sharing the wealth of knowledge.
I love reading your blog not just for the ideas but to listen to your heart and how you love what you do. As I enter this final year of my career, I continue to love what I do. I continue to appreciate those that can take the extra step and publish a book.
This looks like a fantastic book to dive into! I will definitely look for it! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Would love to read and also review!
I’m in! This has been on my wish list for months and have been waiting for this day!
This looks amazing, I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you for being a wonderful friend.
I have followed Colby for a while now, though since my move from Chicago to Boston, we have never met. He always feels like the teacher down the hall and has drawn me to many wonderful books and ideas that have changed my teaching. Excited for him and the rest of us on the publishing of his book.
That time of year there’s no school budget money left, but I’ve been watching the Creativity Project come together via social media updates, so I’m not going to wait til next year. Will be visiting my local indie bookstore to order it!
Mr Sharp was one of my first international twitter person I followed. As soon as I saw #needybookclub I knew this was someone I had to follow and I’ve never regretted it! I can feel his passion from the opposite side of the world (Australia). Thanks Mt S and Mrs P – you make reading great.
I too have met Colby by attending Nerdcamp and admire his dedication to our profession. I am excited to read this new book of his…it looks amazing!
I went to Parma, too, and, even as a science teacher, LOVED Nerdcamp! The edcamp still resonates with me!
Thank you Thank you for your blog, the GRA, and inspiring me to be a thoughtful and reflective educator. I am so glad I found the GRA and your blog this past summer!
Thank you for your regular inspiration. You are the teacher down the hall who lifts me up on a regular basis. I can’t wait to read The Creativity Project it sounds like it will bring joy and life into our lives.
Loved my first Nerdcamp last summer and can’t wait to get back there this year!
I would enjoy winning this book immensely. As a lifelong educator, I am now putting my skills to work in the Corrections field. I have classes for all skill levels which culminates in the opportunity to earn a GED. I am quite interested in reaching those students who’ve not had very rewarding experiences in prior educational settings.
Thank you for sharing about this book! I would love to get my hands on a copy!
Would love to have a copy of this book! Thanks for sharing.
Love NerdCamp! Thanks for offering a copy of Colby’s book to a lucky reader.
Colby’s passion for all things literacy and students is inspirational. So grateful to him and the village for helping me grow as a learner and teacher. I already preordered my own copy, but if I won I’d love to gift it to my former student teacher who’s now got her own classroom! Thanks for the chance!
I just started a children’s lit club for my colleagues with books I found largely from Nerdy Book Club and the Global Read Aloud nominations. I would love to win a copy of Mr. Sharp’s book!
Curious to check the book out!
I can’t wait to read this book. Colby Sharp is definitely a teacher that I admire and look to for inspiration! Would love to win a copy of his book! Thanks, Pernille!
The book sounds fantastic! I would love to win a copy. Love your books and blog! Thanks so much!
Amazing!! Can’t wait to share with students and fellow educators!!!
This book looks fantastic; something I’d love to read and share. I’ll have to check it out!
The book looks great and would love to share the ideas with my fellow teachers. Thanks for sharing and would love to go to Nerdcamp.
This looks AWESOME! I just graduated with my Master’s in administration and hope to create real change in my future building. This looks like just the ticket!
How sweet! I recently subscribed to his YouTube videos. He is inspiring and his love of teaching is infectious. Thank you for sharing his message!
What an awesome way to celebrate being a “Nerd”! Love it!
Colby inspires! Mine comes today, but I’d love to give one away to teachers.
I can’t think of a more appropriate tribute! So happy and excited for you Colby! We are so lucky to be able to share thIs with you.
I look forward to your book recommendations. I’ve enjoyed every book on your list.
What an exciting day! Congratulations Colby!
I’ve been following Colby since writing a post for #nerdybookclub a couple years ago. I would love to check out his book and share it with colleagues in my district!
So exciting! I’m in need of something to read! 🙂 I can’t wait to get my hands on this book!
I’ve been following Colby on Twitter for a while. I just love the passion that he has for his students, books & reading. He is such an inspiration. I can’t wait to read his book!
I’ve been waiting! Yay!
Can’t wait to read through these stories!!
Wow… what a cool concept for a book. Glad there are people like Colby (and you) sharing this kind of inspiration and motivation.
I recently started following Colby Sharp on Twitter. This has been my only exposure! I’m excited to check this book out!
I’d love a copy! I see everyday as a Creativity Project and my classroom is literally Creative Expressions…so I’d love an inspirational resource!
Thanks for continued ideas!
Sincerely,
Julie
I attended my first NerdCamp in Parma last summer and I was blown away by the creativity and selflessness of the entire endeavor. I am hoping that this book is a sort of reflection of that mentality, and a fun, useful tool for my K-12 school.
Would love to bring this text to my literacy team here in Waterloo, Ontario. Mobilizing information is how learning happens for all. Thanks Pernille and Colby.
I’m so excited that this book is finally out! Both of you, along with Donalyn, have changed my teaching for the better – I can’t thank you all enough. Looking forward to a continuation of the journey with this new book.
Sounds like an awesome book!
I can’t wait to read Colby Sharp’s book! It looks like an awesome resource!