I launched rainbow PD this week, and it might be my favorite thing ever. Especially this Maya Angelou clip. She is such an inspiration.

Here is this week’s roundup of literacy links for some quick inspiration, tips, and refreshment:

• NEA’s Read Across America focus is now reading diverse books. Here’s why.
• Finding Purpose: The Key to Making High Frequency Words Stick from Two Writing Teachers
• What a cool Twitter thread!
• As I begin weeding out and making wishlists for the Rafferty Reading Room, I’m referring to American Indians in Children’s Literature lists and Social Justice Books. Kids needs windows and mirrors!
• Mental Health Break in honor of Women’s History Month