The National Day on Writing, October 20, was founded by the National Council of Teachers of English on the premise that writing is critical to literacy but needs greater attention and celebration. For the past 9 years, NCTE has seen hundreds of thousands of people share their responses and engage in activities around the theme of #WhyIWrite.

ZING! Seven Creativity Practices for Educators & Students encourages teachers to help students develop as writers.

"Written as a series of seven letters to teachers, this useful, insightful and inviting book encourages teachers to rediscover their creative and artistic energy in order to become more impassioned educators."—REFORMA newsletter