Category: Author Visits
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How Can I Encourage Students Not to Give Up on Reading and Writing?
Building a culture of literacy in K–12 schools is about more than just assigning chapters; it is about fostering a student’s internal drive to keep going when the work gets difficult. As educators, we know that the wall students hit is often a combination of skill gaps and a lack of emotional connection to the…
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How Can I Support Struggling Readers?
Supporting students who face challenges with reading and writing is a core mission for educators. While tracking progress is necessary, true breakthroughs often happen when we address the hidden barriers to engagement. By focusing on evidence-based instructional pillars, educators can help students transition from frustration to independent success. Evidence-Based Pillars of Reading Engagement Research highlights…
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Hearing From Authors Changes the Reading and Writing Experience for Students
Hearing from authors might not be the first idea that comes to mind when you start brainstorming ideas on the topic of improving reading outcomes. The focus is often on curriculum, assessments, or interventions. Hearing from authors is one proven strategy that often gets overlooked. When students meet the person behind the book, a shift…
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How Can I Help Students to Enjoy Reading?
Every educator knows the struggle: you assign a book, but instead of sparks of curiosity, you’re met with groans or scanned summaries. When reading feels like a chore instead of a choice, students often lose their natural desire to explore stories. The key to turning this around isn’t more pressure, but about shifting the classroom…
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Are There Authors That Visit Classrooms for Free?
Connecting students with professional writers can turn a standard reading lesson into a memorable life event. For many educators, the primary hurdle is a lack of budget for guest speakers. As teachers look for ways to enhance literacy without added costs, they often ask: “Are there authors that visit classrooms for free?” The answer is…
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Building Reading Stamina in Today’s Classroom
Building reading stamina in today’s classroom, in a world built for scrolling, is harder than ever. Students are surrounded by short-form content, constant notifications, and quick dopamine hits that compete with classroom focus. As a result, attention from students can feel fragmented, and many educators worry that reading stamina is disappearing altogether. A 2026 report…
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How Can I Help Students Form a Connection with Reading?
Helping students connect with reading requires moving beyond the mechanics of decoding to focus on reading identity. When students see themselves as readers, engagement shifts from a forced classroom task to a personal journey. Research suggests that choice, relevance, and social interaction are the primary drivers of this transformation. In modern classrooms, educators aim to…
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How Educators Can Make Reading More Engaging for Students
Educators worldwide are always searching for innovative ways they can make reading more engaging for students. By keeping students interested and motivated, they can more effectively nurture academic growth. You might ask yourself, “How can I get my students to enjoy reading, not just skim or read summaries?” The struggle continues. Educators know that reading…
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K-12 Virtual Author Talk Lineup for Spring 2026
Sneak Peek of BookBreak’s Upcoming Bestselling Authors BookBreak’s virtual author talk program is back this Spring 2026 with more inspirational authors who empower and engage students. Curated by educators for educators, these bestselling authors highlight the impact of connecting with writers at a young age. Our Spring 2026 virtual author talk lineup is designed to…
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Authors Who Were Inspired by an Author Talk
Why They Became Writers: Bestselling Authors Share Their Author Talk Stories Ever wonder what inspires authors to become writers? Many of the BookBreak program’s bestselling authors have shared that they were first inspired by an author talk during THEIR school years! There are countless authors who were inspired by hearing from other authors, which changed…