'A serious book, but laced with humor...a novel approach. Required
reading for all educators.""- Harvey Pekar, American Splendor' 'An
utterly original and deliciously irreverent book...""- From the
Foreword by Jonathan Kozol, Savage Inequalities ""This book is a
treasure chest of insight. It represents what dedicated,
imaginative teaching is all about and is a blueprint for everyone
who wants to explore the intimate connection between teaching and
learning."" - Peter Kuper, Diario De Oaxaca ""To Teach is hilarious
serious and fabulous! A broad manifesto that will change many
people's lives.""- Laurie Anderson, artist and musician ""Weaving
in inspirational anecdotes and playful visual metaphors, Ayers and
Alexander-Tanner's collaboration cleverly illustrates the vital
importance and moral necessity of teaching."" - Josh Neufeld, A.D.:
New Orleans After the Deluge ""I wish I'd read this book before I
started teaching and making comics a decade ago, it's chock full of
practical and philosophical advice. I know this book will inspire a
generation of teachers to come.""- Lauren Weinstein, Girl Stories
""To Teach represents a fresh breeze in the educational and social
science research community. It takes daring to reconceptualize
entrenched practices and traditional modes of research."" - Elliot
Eisner, Professor Emeritus of Art, Stanford University ""The
perennial dance of learning that can also be teaching at its best
is both brilliantly and graphically shown herein by Messrs. Ayers
and Alexander-Tanner. Do keep in mind that although they can show
you the right steps, you still have to listen closely to your
interior music and follow its changing melodies and rhythms."" -
Gary Dumm, artist, Ego & Hubris: The Michael Malice Story, and
American Splendor"" To Teach is great reading not only to student
teachers but to anyone who has a vested interest in our education
system. I especially appreciated the smack down of the dehumanizing
trend to pigeonhole every other kid with some kind of ""at risk""
syndrome! It also is a great example of how comic art is a very
efficient way to communicate complex ideas."" - Peter Bagge, comics
journalist and author of the Buddy Bradley series This graphic
novel brings to life William Ayers s bestselling memoir To Teach:
The Journey of a Teacher, now in its third edition. From Ayers
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.
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