For Educators
Educators and books literally changed my life and, working with experienced educators, we’ve developed a bounty of free resources for you below. I also love to do virtual and in-person school visits around the corner and around the world. You can contact me through the form on the bottom of this page. We’re continuing to develop new resources and would love to hear from you. about what would best help support you in your work. I’m always happy to collaborate on developing a program for a whole-school read of Smack Dab or a book fair or other event using Smack Dab. You can read about some of the programs that I’ve done here. In addition, I have two grant opportunities for educators. You can read more about them here.
Free Resources
I am happy to offer #goopen resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. Explore the links below for these free resources!
To apply to for a grant valued at $2500 to take part in a free mentored implementation of the “Building Grit Kit,” click on this link.
Jo Hackl takes young readers on an adventurous journey filled with resilience, love and suspense. The way she intricately weaves together people and places kept my scholars wanting to spend hours combing through the novel. My scholars were able to escape the world’s “New Norm” of masks and quarantine and live vicariously through Cricket as she races the clock on her quest for “home.”
– N. Cole – Communities In Schools, Morningside Middle School
I also offer special incentives to educators who order Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe for their classroom libraries!
Please email info@johackl.com to let us know that you bought the book, and we will send you some free Smack Dab swag, like a signed poster and a flowering plant fort kit. You will also be entered to win a virtual or in-person visit to your classroom.
For additional resources and activities, be sure to check out what I have for readers and book clubs!
School Visits (Virtual Options Available)
I offer school visits year-round to educators and students throughout the world. To schedule a school visit or school event, please visit THIS PAGE.
