Mary Ann Cappiello

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One Woman’s Legacy: Teaching Ideas for One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University

One Woman’s Legacy: Teaching Ideas for One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University

Mary Ann Cappiello | Blogs,  Apr 04, 2022

One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University is a gorgeous introduction into the medieval Islamic world, the thriving city of Fez, and the ongoing cultural and scientific discoveries and exchanges of the Islamic Golden Age. It also demonstrates the power of one woman’s determination to bring education to girls and women, an action that has transformed lives and reverberated over 1,200 years.
Teaching through Art and Verse – Ideas for Marilyn Nelson’s Augusta Savage: The Shape of a Sculptor’s Life

Teaching through Art and Verse – Ideas for Marilyn Nelson’s Augusta Savage: The Shape of a Sculptor’s Life

Mary Ann Cappiello | Blogs,  Mar 02, 2022

Nelson’s fictionalized verse provides insight and access to the extraordinary life of an incredible artist and teacher, and offers readers of all ages with an example of artistry, agency, perseverance, and self-determination.
#KidsLoveNonfiction

#KidsLoveNonfiction

Mary Ann Cappiello | Blogs,  Feb 14, 2022

Nonfiction books for young people are in a golden age of creativity, information-sharing, and reader-appeal. But the genre suffers from an image problem and an awareness problem. The New York Times can play a role in changing that by adding a set of Nonfiction Best Seller lists for young people: one for picture books, one for middle grade literature, and one for young adult literature.
Jack Gantos on the Real Norvelt, Propaganda, and Good News | The Newbery at 100

Jack Gantos on the Real Norvelt, Propaganda, and Good News | The Newbery at 100

Mary Ann Cappiello,  Jan 20, 2022

The Dead End in Norvelt author talks about why he reads history, his inspiration for Miss Volker, and how "the facts nourish free will."  

Exploring Language, Leadership, Love, and More: Teaching Ideas for The Beatryce Prophecy

Exploring Language, Leadership, Love, and More: Teaching Ideas for The Beatryce Prophecy

Mary Ann Cappiello | Blogs,  Jan 12, 2022

This hopeful story of language, leadership, and love has so much to offer readers as an independent read, a whole class read aloud, or a book club exploration. Our weary, virus-laden world needs the goodness and joy this book conjures. “What does, then, change the world?....Love, and also stories” (p. 247).

The post Exploring Language, Leadership, Love, and More: Teaching Ideas for The Beatryce Prophecy appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Teaching with 2019 Caldecott Winner

Teaching with 2019 Caldecott Winner "Hello Lighthouse"

Mary Ann Cappiello and Katie Cunningham | Blogs,  Feb 11, 2019

A lesson plan for Sophie Blackall's award-winning picture book. 

The Classroom Bookshelf

The Classroom Bookshelf

Mary Ann Cappiello, Erika Thulin Dawes, Grace Enriquez, & Katie Cunningham | Blogs,  Jul 17, 2018

Behind the Scenes with Henry the VIII's Wives:

Behind the Scenes with Henry the VIII's Wives: "Fatal Throne”

Mary Ann Cappiello,  Jun 12, 2018

Erudite scholarship. Conspicuous consumption. Music. Bawdy revels. The reign of Henry VIII is known for many contradictions. But it is likely most known for the monarch’s treatment of his wives, who tell their stories in the recently released Fatal Throne.
Teaching Ideas for 'The Night Diary'

Teaching Ideas for 'The Night Diary'

Mary Ann Cappiello | Blogs,  Jun 12, 2018

From the SLJ blog "The Classroom Bookshelf," a lesson plan for The Night Diary written by Veera Hiranandani (Dial Books; Grades 4- 8). Includes teaching ideas, text sets, and recommended resources.

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