Life's Literacy Lessons: Stories and Poems for Teachers

by Steven L. Layne

This poignant collection of stories and poems honors literacy educators for the often difficult and always essential work they do with students of all ages. A well-loved classic, Life's Literacy Lessons , is back in print by popular demand and now includes stories as well as new poems. From reading aloud to grammar, from handwriting to standards, Steven Layne highlights the tears and laughter, the challenges and rewards that inspire today's teachers. And Steven reveals his motivation-;the events, words, and thoughts that led him to capture his musings in verse and prose. Whether you read them to inspire or entertain, these delightful poems and stories are sure to capture your imagination.

Genres: Poetry, Professional Development

96 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

Award-winning author and educator Steven L. Layne is the director of the Master of Education in Literacy program at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he is also a professor of literacy education. He is a respected literacy consultant, motivational keynote speaker, and featured author at conferences and literary events worldwide. He lives with his wife and children in Saint Charles, Illinois.

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steven Layne captures both the heart of being a student and teacher within this highly relatable collection of literacy inspired poems.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of poems written by author and teacher Steven Layne. I recently attended a conference of his and wrote this book down as a title to pick up someday. He is a very good speaker.

A poem book that can make you laugh and cry is a good one. This book is probably a little more because it helped me be insightful about my job. Not all of the poems are great, but pick it up for the ones that are.

From his poem "The Transfer"...
But big kids hate to read and write
The testing shows they're low.
I face my colleagues and reply,
That's why I want to go.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book of clever poems that convince teachers SOMEONE understands them :)

[Suzanne Dix · Rating 4 out of 5]

Long live the teaching profession and the love of reading!