Overview
This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers's bestselling memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher, Third Edition. From Ayers's early days teaching kindergarten, readers follow this renowned educational theorist on his """"voyage of discovery and surprise."""" We meet fellow travelers from schools across the country and watch students grow across a year and a lifetime.To Teach is a vivid, honest portrayal of the everyday magic of teaching, and what it means to be a """"good"""" teacher debunking myths perpetuated on film and other starry-eyed hero/teacher fictions. Illuminated by the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this literary comics memoir is both engaging and insightful. These illustrated stories remind us how curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a healthy dose of reflection can guide us all to learn the most from this world. This dynamic book will speak to comic fans, memoir readers, and educators of all stripes.
Full Product Details
Author: William Ayers ,
Ryan Alexander-Tanner
Publisher: Teachers' College Press
Imprint: Teachers' College Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.286kg
ISBN: 9780807764329
ISBN 10: 0807764329
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 January 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
William Ayers's new book, To Teach: The Journey, in Comics, is a treatise on educational reform in graphic format. Graphic nonfiction is a wonderful way to show, rather than just explain, complex material. --Kerri Arsenault An inspiring, heartwarming book that serves as a reminder of what teaching should, and can, be. --Harvard Educational Review A delightful book that will make readers smile. --Phi Delta Kappan This fascinating and, yes, educational book will certainly be of interest to teachers, but it will also teach, inspire, and entertain anyone else who picks it up. --Publishers Weekly
William Ayers's new book, To Teach: The Journey, in Comics, is a treatise on educational reform in graphic format. Graphic nonfiction is a wonderful way to show, rather than just explain, complex material. --Kerri Arsenault A delightful book that will make readers smile. --Phi Delta Kappan An inspiring, heartwarming book that serves as a reminder of what teaching should, and can, be. --Harvard Educational Review This fascinating and, yes, educational book will certainly be of interest to teachers, but it will also teach, inspire, and entertain anyone else who picks it up. --Publishers Weekly
Author Information
William Ayers is a school reform activist, distinguished professor, and senior university scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ryan Alexander-Tanner is an art teacher and a Xeric Award-winning comic artist.
