Bedford English

Exciting things are happening at the 2025 CCCC Annual Convention in Baltimore! 🎉

Join us for a jam-packed experience of learning, networking, and fun! Catch us at Booth 111 – we can’t wait to see you there!

Don’t miss out on these highlights:
✨ Bedford Party – Thursday, April 10 at 7 PM at the Historic Lord Baltimore Hotel.
✨ Beverage Break – Swing by our booth on Friday, April 11, at 3:15 PM for a refreshing Black-Eyed Susan mocktail (on us!).
✨ Platform Challenge – Play for prizes and a chance to win a Yeti cooler!
✨ Explore & Discover – Request samples of our top titles and get a sneak peek at exciting new releases like A Writer's Reference and Models for Writers

Find out more on how to participate here: https://go.macmillanlearning.com/CCCC_Convention_2025.html

Celebrate Pride Month with enriching and diverse readings from the Library of Congress. They've curated a special collection that highlights LGBTQ+ voices and stories, perfect for enhancing your curriculum and fostering inclusive classroom discussions.

Dive into these unique perspectives and inspire your students today! Check out the collection here: Library of Congress Pride Month Readings: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/

Let's make literature a bridge to understanding and acceptance. Happy Pride Month!

What better way to wrap up the semester than by reading Jennifer Duncan's talk about Doctor Who and Dolly Parton? Her latest and final post for the spring in her AI series "Bits on Bots" is now live on our English Community Site.

Catch the full story here: https://community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/bits-blog/bits-on-bots-doctor-who-dolly-parton-and-the-timey-wimey/ba-p/20464

Bedford/St. Martin's is pleased to announce the participants in the 2024 Bedford New Scholars Advisory Board!

https://community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/bits-blog/2024-bedford-new-scholars-advisory-board/ba-p/20257"

📚 In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Goodreads has compiled 116 essential new books for your consideration. From historical fiction, and contemporary narratives to short stories and nonfiction, there's something for every taste and course focus.

Embrace diversity, inspire curiosity, and promote inclusivity in your classrooms 📖

Check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2752-116-essential-new-books-to-read-for-asian-american-and-pacific-islander?int=Soapbox_2024_May&int_sub=Blog_2752
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This Mother's Day, delve into an enlightening interview with Anna Malaika Tubbs, author of The Three Mothers, a biography about the mothers of three of the most influential men in America -- Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.

This enriching dialogue covers Anna's inspirations, crucial teaching lessons, and the pivotal role mothers play in education. https://community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/learning-stories-blog/interview-with-anna-malaika-tubbs-keynote-speaker-for-hbcu/ba-p/15448"

This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (AAPI), we celebrate the rich tapestry of art, stories, and contributions that AAPI writers and thinkers bring to our English courses. By weaving their perspectives into our syllabi, we not only enrich our curriculum but also foster a classroom environment that values diversity, encourages critical thinking, and nurtures mutual respect.

Explore AAPI resources available through the Library of Congress: https://www.asianpacificheritage.gov/

Join us today! Is generative AI transformative, disruptive, apocalyptic, or something else? In this webinar, Dr. Miriam Moore introduces resources and strategies for writing about AI in composition classrooms.

Register here: https://go.macmillanlearning.com/register-bedford-english-ai-webinars.html?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=MLWBREN24040912&utm_content=RegisterWebinar&utm_id=117987&utm_campaign=EN-EnglishAI2024

Generative AI tools are gaining attention for their potential impact on assessment design, from assignments to exams. In his talk, Dr. Mike Palmquist examines how generative AI could enhance student engagement with course content.

Register here: https://go.macmillanlearning.com/register-bedford-english-ai-webinars.html

Interested in a sweet treat? Come by booth #206 Today at 3:00 PM for a refreshing smoothie!

Join our author and informational sessions at 4Cs! Here's the schedule for all of our sessions on April 5th, we look forward to seeing you there.

You can find all of our 4Cs activities here: https://go.macmillanlearning.com/attending-2024-cccc.html