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Georgia Heard

Georgia Heard has taught writing and poetry for over 25 years in urban, rural, and international classrooms.  She was the 2023 recipient of... more

Awakening the Heart, Second Edition
Awakening the Heart, Second Edition
Teaching Poetry K-8
Grade: K-8th
Pub Date: 3/21/2024

A best-selling and beloved teaching resource, Awakening the Heart inspired thousands of teachers to learn the power of infusing poetry into the everyday life of their classrooms rather than relegating it to one month out of the year.


In this fresh new edition, Georgia Heard offers updated strategies, lessons, mentor texts, and examples from both professional... more

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Georgia Heard on Tedx: Mapping Your Heart
Blog Post: Georgia Heard on Tedx: Mapping Your Heart

As a writer, a poet, and a founding member of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Georgia Heard continues to bring a poet’s ear and a teacher’s know-how to every aspect of writing instruction.... more
On the Podcast: Heart Maps by Georgia Heard
Blog Post: On the Podcast: Heart Maps by Georgia Heard

Georgia: Well I think the way writing is sometimes taught is in a series of sequential steps.Georgia: Heart mapping is for everyone from very young writers, even in pre-k, through high school to adults.... more
Finding the Heart of Nonfiction
Finding the Heart of Nonfiction
Teaching 7 Essential Craft Tools with Mentor Texts
Grade: 3rd-8th
Pub Date: 9/5/2013

"Good writing is good writing no matter what genre you’re writing in, and I believe that there are only a handful of fundamental craft tools that are essential for any genre—including nonfiction."
Georgia Heard

Humanity and warmth are the cornerstones of quality nonfiction writing. But how can students create them in... more

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Where To Find Poetry: A Reading by Georgia Heard
Heart Maps
Heart Maps
Helping Students Create and Craft Authentic Writing
Grade: K-8th
Pub Date: 9/12/2016

"Heart Maps is a book that I will use and recommend to teachers for years to come.”
—Donalyn Miller, author of The Book Whisperer

"You’ll find yourself relying on this book again and again as a trusted source as you help your student writers craft a writing life.”
—Jennifer Serravallo, author of The Reading... more

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Heinemann Author Q & A Series: Georgia Heard, Part 1
Blog Post: Heinemann Author Q & A Series: Georgia Heard, Part 1

Georgia Heard is the treasured author of numerous Heinemann resources.... more
Heinemann Author Q & A Series: Georgia Heard, Part 2
Blog Post: Heinemann Author Q & A Series: Georgia Heard, Part 2

In part 1, Georgia told us about her two newest professional books.... more
A Heart Maps Twitter Chat with Georgia Heard
Blog Post: A Heart Maps Twitter Chat with Georgia Heard

On Thursday evening (Oct.20), Georgia Heard joined Dr.For decades Georgia Heard has guided students into more authentic writing experiences by using heart maps to explore what we all hold inside: feelings, passions, vulnerabilities, and wonderings.... more
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