Love, Teach: Real Stories and Honest Advice to Keep Teachers from Crying Under Their Desks

Every teacher will tell you the first years are the hardest, and even the most confident of the pack sometimes ask themselves, Kelly Treleaven, the teacher and once-anonymous blogger behind , wants you to know that you're not alone, and that yes, she has cried under her desk, too. Treleaven's blog has become a sensation in the education world, known for its heartfelt, high-spirited dispatches straight from the trenches and its practical advice. In Treleaven's debut book, she gives rookie teachers the advice she wishes she'd had when she started out in a large district in Houston. From logistical questions like how to prep and organize a classroom, to deeper issues like how to build relationships with students, navigate administration, and avoid burnout, is an essential book for anyone working in education today or considering the profession. With raw feeling, humor, and a razor-sharp perspective, supports teachers in their fight for a better future, and helps them celebrate the victories, large and small.