Thank you so much to all who entered, through a random number generator the winner was selected and notified yesterday!
I woke up a year older this morning. Amazing how that happens just like that. Like a year is no big deal. Like a year passing is just something to get used to.
In all honesty, it hasn’t hit me yet. 38. What an age. I remember my mother being 38 and thinking how young she still was yet knowing that being in your 30’s somehow meant you were very much an adult. I feel very much like an adult at times, other times not so much.
Every year, I write a letter to myself to be delivered on my birthday through FutureMe, it never ceases to amaze me what I was thinking at the time I wrote the letter. The questions I have for myself. Last year’s letter asked me how Passionate Readers turned out, whether it was useful, whether people found inspiration within its pages. I think it has been, I am not sure, it is hard to judge one’s own work. And yet, it is being read and shared, and I am just a little bit amazed.
So in honor of my birthday and in honor of my student’s who have had the most significant impact on me as a teacher, I am giving away a copy of Passionate Readers today. The giveaway will end at midnight tonight. All you have to do is leave a comment and I will select a winner randomly. Bonus; if you have read the book and leave a review, I will enter you into the drawing twice as a thank you and then you can give a copy of the book away.
I am not sure what this upcoming year will hold. More travels for sure, more laughs I hope, more time becoming better, becoming more than what I was. But I do know that I am planning on making this year count. The quiet moments and the loud. On growing deliberately. On slowing down deliberately. On being grateful. So thank you for the love and support you have given me this past year. Thank you for being on this journey with me.
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 
Happy happy birthday!!! I love reading your blog and I share is with teachers and administrators in California! You always hit on important topics in education and get us all thinking. Thanks for the inspiration :). Hope you have a great day!
Passionate readers has been on my to-read list since before it came out, however I’m still digging myself out of a pile of professional books that were purchased for me by my school, but it is on my must-read list for this summer if I don’t get to it sooner!
Happy birthday! I am a huge fan and follower of yours. Participating in the Global Read Aloud has transformed my teaching. Thank you for all you do and enjoy your day to the fullest!
You are an inspiration, thank you for writing your blog
Happy birthday, Pernille! I’d love a copy of Passionate Readers!
Happy birthday! I was truly inspired by you after seeing you at ILA last summer. I have used Passionate Readers as my guide for professional development this year. It has been inspiring and has guided me to reflect on myself as a reader, while helping me foster a love of reading with my students.
Happy birthday! The world is a better place because you share your love of reading with students and colleagues. I would love to read your book. It’s on my list to purchase for this summer. I hope you enjoy being 38. It’s a great age!
HAPPY, Happy Birthday! I am a fan of your work and don’t have the latest book yet, but wouldn’t love to read it and share it. Looking forward to what the next year of your life will bring!
I heard you speak at Nerd Camp this summer. You were and continue to be an inspiration.
Happy Birthday, Pernille!
Happy Birthday! I would love to read your latest book!
Happy Birthday! Love your blog.
Happy Birthday! Thank you for this chance to explore your book!
Happy Birthday Pernille! I hope your day is wonderful! I would love a copy of Passionate Readers, I am a Middle Years Teacher Librarian and love spreading the Love of Reading!!!
Happy birthday! I have to tell you a little story. In Denver at the CCIRA, I walked up to you while you were with Meenoo Rami and I was a total fan girl. I spoke with her about Writing Project and cried and asked her for a hug. You were so kind and supportive and I knew I recognized you but couldn’t place you. A couple of hours later, it hit me upside the head: I follow your blog and have used your posts for Notice and Note frequently and for my Writing Project research. I never saw you again to apologize for not saying hi to you. I would have fan girled you too if I had recognized you, but I was overwhelmed by Meenoo. Again, happy birthday!
Happy birthday! May you have many more remarkable years!
Happy Birthday!! I’m such a fan! You are an incredible inspiration!!
Happy birthday! I’ve been dying to read your book!
Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday, Pernille! I would love a copy of Passionate Readers because I know that through your blog, your writing always challenges me. I’m a better teacher and a better human because of the reflection I do in response to your writing. Regardless of whether I “win” a copy of the book or not, I sincerely wish for you to be encouraged by the comments rolling in!
Blessings to you on your special day!
Happy Birthday, Pernille. Wishing you a great day and hoping the coming year will be your best one ever!
My goal in life is to create lifelong passionate readers—I would love to read your ideas on this.
Happy Birthday! Thanks for sharing your special day with us.
Happy Birthday, Pernille! I really enjoy your blog! I have been following you ever since I saw you speak at the reading conference in Milwaukee! I have shared your blog with many of our staff members here in West Bend, WI. I have been wanting to read this book, but have been finishing 9 credits this past year towards an instructional coaching license and that takes most of my spare time. I hope you have a wonderful birthday! Thanks for doing what you do!
Happy birthday! I love reading your blog and my passion is trying to build a love of reading on all my students. While we are required to implement the school curriculum, reading passages day in and day out, I still try to embed the love I’ve of reading actual books.
On my to be read list! Looking forward to the read and the challenge to my thinking!
Happy birthday! Thank you for sharing here and in your books.
Cannot wait to incorporate your book into a book study with future teachers or in-service teachers.
I just moved into a farming community. My neighbor stopped by to introduce her self (a retired reading teacher) and mentioned she is running for school board. asked me if I had ever heard of you and your book “Passionate Readers”? i said yes and I have been to one of your workshops. She lit up. One of her goals is to have all teachers in our county read it.
Happy Birthday! What a wonderful way to show you care by giving to others on your birthday! Wishing you a fantastic day and another year filled with adventure and, of course, continued passion and purpose!
I love the idea of gifting others on your birthday. I have only read excerpts from your book but share your philosophy and share my love of reading and books with the children I interact with as a guest teacher, summer school teacher and foster mother.
Happy birthday! Your posts inspire me!
Happy Birthday! I continue to be inspired by your ideas, your thoughtfulness, your creativity and your passion for all learners — students, parents, teachers, administrators, and all who walk this world trying to make is a better place.
Happy birthday!! Even if I don’t win, I am super pumped to get my hands on your new book!
Your posts are always inspirational. Happy birthday, and know that at the age of 38, you have achieved much, both in the lives of your students and the lives of your colleagues. Wishing you all the BEST!
Happy, happy birthday. Thank you for giving us gifts to celebrate!
Of course, I have my own marked up copy, but I have the perfect reader in mind should I win.
The best present would be unlimited books forever. Right? 🙂
Happy birthday to a very inspiring educator and writer! Your blog in my inbox makes me reflect upon myself, my teaching and my students every day. Keep doing what you’re doing. The world’s children are benefiting from it.
Oh no! I typed my email incorrectly! Now it’s fixed. 🙂
Happy birthday! Greetings from Northern Europe! It´s always a great pleasure to read your blog.
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! Excited to read it!
Love your blog posts, twitter feed, and pictures – I know I will love your book! Fingers crossed!
Pernille, I had the pleasure of attending one of your workshops, and you are an inspiration! I would love to have your book. Happy Birthday!!
I would love to read your book since it is a challenge to find practical ways to help my high school readers rediscover a love of reading!
Happy birthday! Best wishes from the other side of the world. 😁
Happy birthday, Pernille! Thank you for all of your guidance, wisdom, and recommendations that you so freely share. One of my go-to resources of yours is the list of picture books that illustrate/support the Signposts. I so appreciate it.
You have inspired me to make a love of reading a priority in my classroom. I have many students who are excellent readers, but hated it. Because of you they have found their passion.
Happy Birthday! I am finding 38 to be pretty awesome! Your writings speak so much to my heart as I see the joy of Reading being snuffed out of so many kiddos today. Keep up the good work!
I wish I could say I have read it! My how fast the days and weeks go by. I have had every intention of reading it as I do have Passionate Learners, but I have not yet done so. I would love a copy of the ebook which would save you postage, too! I hope you have a very happy birthday!
Happy Birthday!🎂🎉🎶
I would love a copy of your book!!
Would absolutely LOVE to add this book to my reading list for Instructional Coach PD books to help my staff develop!!