Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

SAMIRA AHMED: A Conversation About Internment, Part 1 [Ep 260]

Marie Morris & Amanda Cardenas, Secondary ELA Teachers

Camp BNT is back for year three, and we’re kicking things off with bestselling author (and former high school English teacher!) Samira Ahmed. In this episode, Samira shares how her time in the classroom shaped her writing, the inspiration behind Internment, and how educators can use essential questions to spark powerful conversations. Plus, get a sneak peek at her upcoming projects—and hear why she’s so passionate about writing for teens. This is part one of a two-part conversation you won’t want to miss!

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