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Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction. Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.
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Preview of Influential Women | American Historical Figures Poster Set

Influential Women | American Historical Figures Poster Set

Celebrate the lives and legacies of influential women throughout history with this printable Influential Women Biography Poster Set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring important female historical figures, including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B. Wells, Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Shirley Chisholm, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to describe the
Preview of Civil Rights Movement | Historical Figure Poster Set

Civil Rights Movement | Historical Figure Poster Set

Help students explore the leaders, activists, and changemakers of the Civil Rights Movement with this printable biography poster set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring influential figures from the Civil Rights Era, including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, John Lewis, Thurgood Marshall, Malcolm X, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Claudette Colvin. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to describe the fig
Preview of Civil War and Reconstruction Era | Historical Figures Poster Set

Civil War and Reconstruction Era | Historical Figures Poster Set

Help students explore the people, conflicts, and lasting impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era with this printable biography poster set. This resource includes 8 black-and-white research profile pages featuring major historical figures from 1861–1877, including Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Clara Barton, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Booker T. Washington. Each page includes space for students to record: Important quotes Three words to
Preview of American Revolution | Historical Figures Poster Set

American Revolution | Historical Figures Poster Set

Bring the Founding Era to life with this American Revolution Biography Poster Set! This printable resource includes 8 black-and-white biography profile pages featuring influential figures from the American Revolution and early United States history: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley, and Paul Revere. Each page gives students space to research and record key information, including: Important quotes Three
Preview of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan | Character Analysis Posters

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan | Character Analysis Posters

Esperanza Rising Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. This resource is perfect for an Esperanza Rising novel study, historical fiction unit, immigration/mig
Preview of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder | Character Analysis Posters

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder | Character Analysis Posters

Little House on the Prairie Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the main characters in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. This resource is perfect for a Little House on the Prairie novel study, his
Preview of The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Character Analysis Poster Set

The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Character Analysis Poster Set

The Watsons Go to Birmingham Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in Christopher Paul Curtis’s The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to the novel’s larger theme of family love against injustice. This resource is perfect for a novel study
Preview of American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis

American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis

American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis, Symbols, Era, QuotesHelp students explore history, character traits, symbolism, and personal growth with this engaging American Girl Historical Characters poster set. These printable pages feature six classic American Girl characters and give students space to analyze each girl’s historical era, important quotes, character development, and symbolic connection to the time period. This resource is perfect for historical fiction
Preview of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis | Character Analysis Posters

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis | Character Analysis Posters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Character Analysis Posters | Narnia Novel StudyHelp students explore character development, symbolism, and theme in C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with this engaging printable poster set. Each page focuses on a major character from the novel and gives students space to track quotes, identify character traits, analyze development, and connect the character to a meaningful symbol or theme. This resource is perfect for a Narnia novel study,
Preview of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly | Character Analysis Posters

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly | Character Analysis Posters

Hidden Figures Character Analysis Posters | Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Christine DardenHelp students analyze the remarkable women featured in Margot Lee Shetterly’s Hidden Figures with this engaging character analysis poster set. These printable pages give students space to track important quotes, describe each woman’s character traits, analyze her development, and connect her contributions to the book’s larger themes of talent, perseverance, and social justice. This reso
Preview of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Character Analysis Posters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | Character Analysis Posters

The Hunger Games Character Analysis Posters | Main Characters, Symbols, Theme, QuotesHelp students analyze the major characters in Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games with this visually engaging character study set. These printable pages give students space to track important quotes, describe each character, analyze character development, and connect each figure to a larger symbol and theme from the novel. This resource is perfect for novel studies, literature circles, independent reading projec
Preview of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | Character Analysis Posters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | Character Analysis Posters

Pride and Prejudice Character Analysis Posters | Quotes, Symbolism, Theme, and Character DevelopmentHelp students analyze the major characters of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen with this engaging character analysis poster set. This resource gives students a structured, creative way to examine characterization, symbolism, quote selection, and character development while connecting each character to the novel’s central theme: Love Requires Humility. Each poster includes space for students to
Preview of Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery | Character Analysis Posters

Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery | Character Analysis Posters

Anne of Green Gables Character Analysis Posters | Quotes, Symbolism, Theme, and Character Development Help students explore the beloved characters of Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery with this engaging character analysis poster set. This resource gives students a creative, structured way to analyze characterization, symbolism, text evidence, and theme while connecting each character to the novel’s larger message: Love Creates Belonging. Each poster includes space for students to recor
Preview of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott | Character Analysis Posters

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott | Character Analysis Posters

Little Women Character Analysis Posters | Quotes, Symbolism, Theme, and Character DevelopmentBring Little Women by Louisa May Alcott to life with this beautifully designed character analysis poster set. This resource helps students explore the major characters of the novel through quotes, symbolism, character traits, and development while connecting each character to the larger theme of “Growing Into Goodness.” Each poster gives students a structured but creative space to analyze how Alcott dev
Preview of The Maze Runner by James Dashner | Character Analysis Posters

The Maze Runner by James Dashner | Character Analysis Posters

The Maze Runner Character Analysis Posters | Symbolism, Theme, and Quote ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in The Maze Runner by James Dashner with this engaging character analysis poster set. This resource gives students a creative but structured way to explore characterization, symbolism, theme, text evidence, and character development throughout the novel. Each poster includes a black-and-white character illustration, space for important quotes, a three-word character descri
Preview of The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Character Posters

The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Character Posters

The Lightning Thief Character Analysis Posters | Percy Jackson Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with this engaging character poster set. This resource gives students a creative, structured way to examine characterization, symbolism, theme, text evidence, and character development throughout the novel. Each poster includes a black-and-white character illustration, a quote section, space for three descriptive words, a character
Preview of The Giver by Lois Lowry | Novel Character Analysis Posters

The Giver by Lois Lowry | Novel Character Analysis Posters

The Giver Character Analysis Posters | Memory, Symbolism, Theme, and QuotesHelp students analyze major characters from The Giver by Lois Lowry with this visually engaging character poster set. Each poster gives students space to explore characterization, symbolic meaning, key quotes, theme connections, and character development while reinforcing the novel’s central focus on memory, individuality, obedience, and emotional awakening. This resource works well as a novel study companion, character
Preview of Greek Mythological Character Posters | Greek Heroes and Figures

Greek Mythological Character Posters | Greek Heroes and Figures

Greek Mythology Heroes and Figures Poster TemplatesHelp students explore famous heroes, mortals, and tragic figures from Greek mythology with this engaging Greek Heroes and Figures poster template set. This resource includes visually detailed, student-friendly pages for researching and analyzing major mythological characters, including their roles, symbols, strengths, weaknesses, and key traits. Each poster gives students space to record important information while also creating a visually appea
Preview of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury | Character Analysis Posters

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury | Character Analysis Posters

Fahrenheit 451 Character Analysis Posters | Symbolism & Quote WorksheetsHelp your students analyze the major characters, symbols, and themes in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 with these visually engaging character analysis worksheets. This resource gives students a structured space to track important quotes, describe character traits, explain character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. Each worksheet features a major character from Fahrenheit 451 alo
Preview of The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway | Character Analysis Posters

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway | Character Analysis Posters

The Sun Also Rises Character Analysis Posters / Graphic OrganizersHelp your students analyze major characters from Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises with these visually engaging character analysis pages. This resource gives students a structured way to track characterization, important quotes, symbols, character development, and connections to the Lost Generation. Each page focuses on one major character and includes space for students to record textual evidence, describe personality traits
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Experience

Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction. Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.

Teaching style

I believe in fostering excellence in literacy for all learners through a balance of structure, creativity, and purpose. My teaching integrates classical literary depth with research-based reading instruction, empowering students—from emerging readers to AP scholars—to think critically, read with empathy, and write with intention.

Awards & shining teacher moments

New Educator of the Year Award 19-20 American Hero Teacher of the Year Award 21-22

My own education history

Bachelors of Arts in English from Florida Gulf Coast University. Masters of Public Health from Liberty University. Teaching Certification from Florida Gulf Coast University. Philosophy of Christian Education Certification from Hobe Sound Bible College. Dyslexia Certification from the University of Florida.

Additional biographical information

Hi, I’m Courtney, an English educator passionate about creating engaging, research-based resources that foster excellence in literacy for all learners. With experience teaching middle school ELA, 12th Grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, I specialize in helping students think deeply, read critically, and write with purpose. I’m also certified in dyslexia intervention and literacy instruction for early learners, and I believe every student—from emerging readers to advanced scholars—deserves the tools to succeed and the joy of learning through language.