Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

About Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach

Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develop and deepen your writing and/or teaching practice? If so, then listen to the experts who make it their practice to become better writers and teachers every day. If you'd like to connect after listening, please find me on Twitter @KateNarita or visit my website www.katenarita.com Happy listening!

Publisher

Kate Narita

Category

arts · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Sept 2020

Latest episode

4 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

99 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Apr 2026

   Revision Is the Whole Game with N. West Moss

   Send us Fan Mail Debut middle-grade novelist N. West Moss says revision is the whole game. She talks about discovery drafts, middle drafts where she tries to accomplish goals, and then polishing drafts. She also talks about winning at writing every day not by putting a certain number of words on the page but by doing anything related to writing such as reading books, editing a section, or simply thinking about her characters. Finally, we talk about how compassion is key in the classroom and g...

2. 

   22 Mar 2026

   Vulnerability Is Bravery with Brooke Eisenbach, John Schu, Josh Galarza, Lisa Stringfellow and Meredith Adamo

   Send us Fan Mail Brooke Eisenbach, John Schu, Josh Galarza, Lisa Stringfellow, and Meredith Adamo talk about how vulnerability is bravery, discuss the fact that it’s okay to not be okay and how we can help heal ourselves and others through writing, reading, and discussing children’s literature. Please be aware that this episode addresses trauma including but not limited to grief, sexual assault and eating disorders. Support the show

3. 

   14 Dec 2025

   Finding Our Way

   Send us a text I’m overjoyed to be bringing you episode 97 Finding Our Way with Tom Bober, Michelle Cusolito, Valerie Bolling, and Cindy Jenson-Elliott. Before I release an episode, I always listen to it. Today, I listened while wrapping Christmas gifts, which truly filled my afternoon with cheer. If you’re wondering what this episode will bring you, you can count on hearing about mentor texts, bullet journals and leaning into what you love. Thank you for taking time out of your day to ...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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