What Teachers Make

Name: What Teachers Make
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780425269503
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In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World

By Taylor Mali

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In What Teachers Make by Taylor Mali, the author explores the profound impact and value of teaching through personal anecdotes and reflections. The book is a passionate defence of educators and their role in shaping lives, blending humour and sincerity to highlight the challenges and rewards of the teaching profession. Mali's narrative serves as an inspiring tribute to those who dedicate themselves to guiding and nurturing students.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in the profound impact that teachers can have on their students' lives. It offers an inspiring glimpse into the teaching profession, highlighting the passion and dedication required to make a real difference in education.

What Teachers Make

Teacher turned teacher's advocate Mali inspired millions with his original poem "What Teachers Make," a passionate and unforgettable response to a rich man who sneeringly asked him what teachers make. Mali's sharp, funny, perceptive look at life in the classroom pays tribute to the joys of teaching and explains why teachers are so vital to society.

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Teacher turned teacher's advocate Taylor Mali inspired millions with his original poem What Teachers Make, a passionate and unforgettable response to a rich man at a dinner party who sneeringly asked him what teachers make.

Mali's poem has become so well-known and circulated that it's almost taken on a life of its own, and it is the inspiration for this series of powerful, touching, insightful essays based on all the moments the poem captures.

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What Teachers Make by Taylor Mali is celebrated as an uplifting homage to educators and the impact they have on students. Reviewers highlight it as a powerful and concise collection of thoughts, imbued with Mali's passion and insightful wisdom. It is praised for its ability to inspire not just teachers, but anyone who values the teaching profession.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780425269503

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 224

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Taylor Mali

About the Author

Taylor Mali spent nine years in the classroom teaching everything from English and history to math and SAT test preparation. A vocal advocate for teachers and the nobility of teaching, he speaks around the world about teaching. He has a goal of creating new teachers for his Quest for One Thousand Teachers Project through the power of "poetry, persuasion, and perseverance." Visit him online at taylormali.com, facebook.com/TaylorMaliPoet, and twitter.com/TaylorMali.