{"product_id":"to-teach-the-journey-in-comics-9780807787205","title":"To Teach: The Journey, in Comics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccording to \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \"\u003ci\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis graphic novel brings to life William Ayers's bestselling memoir \u003ci\u003eTo Teach: The Journey of a Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e, Fourth Edition. From his early days teaching kindergarten, readers follow this renowned educational theorist on his \"voyage of discovery and surprise.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen first published in 2010, this graphic novel was immediately embraced as \u003cb\u003ean accessible and imaginative introduction to teaching\u003c\/b\u003e. The author and illustrator have meticulously updated their popular book to coincide with a new fourth edition of William Ayers's classic memoir \u003ci\u003eTo Teach: The Journey of a Teacher.\u003c\/i\u003e The expanded second edition of this book adds a coda to each chapter that \u003cb\u003eaddresses our changing world\u003c\/b\u003e, including the global pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, the heightened politicization of teaching as a profession, and the continuing effects of mass incarceration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce again featuring the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this dynamic book offers an innovative way to address the problems and virtues of a career in education. These illustrated stories remind us how curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a healthy dose of reflection can help us all learn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn alternative medium for teaching theory and practice that can be more engaging for a broad audience than a standard text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn irreverent and humanitarian approach to addressing the complexities of education in today's society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn examination of contentious issues done with an open mind and an open heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated invitation to teaching as it could and should be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Ayers\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Education and Senior University Scholar at the University of Illinois Chicago (retired). His books include \u003ci\u003eTo Teach, \u003c\/i\u003eFourth Edition, \u003ci\u003eAbout Becoming a Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching with Conscience in an Imperfect World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyan Alexander-Tanner\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, comics artist, and educator who collaborates with individuals and organizations to adapt specialized content into illustrated narratives that are accessible to a broad audience (www.ohyesverynice.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690565927186,"sku":"9780807787205","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_44f0a90f-cdbf-4299-951a-27dc7de278c5.jpg?v=1768915362","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/to-teach-the-journey-in-comics-9780807787205","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}