“Teaching Fiercely is a joyful, collegial invitation to incorporate our whole powerful selves into teaching for justice so that we may invite students to engage and learn with their whole powerful selves. As a most beautiful bonus, this invitation comes with guidance for teaching for justice in meaningful, transformative ways from an author who is known to walk her justice talk.”

Paul Gorski,
Founder of the Equity Literacy Institute

“Kass Minor has crafted a glorious literacy love letter to all educators committed to bringing ‘joy and justice’ to life in the company of children. Her words are the gentle nudge we need to envision the HOW so that we may assume an active role toward the diverse, equitable, and inclusive schools our children deserve.”

Dr. Mary Howard,
Literacy Consultant and Author

“In a landscape heavy with the weight of increasing WHYs about the urgency for remedying injustices, Kass Minor provides a wise, insightful, and joyful guide for educators about HOW to move forward day to day in the work of justice with a ferocious heart.”

Ashley Lamb‐Sinclair,
Author, Educator & National Geographic Explorer

“For educators who are striving to engage in justice‐centered work and align values to equitable classroom practices, this book will nourish your soul and well‐being during these complex times in education. Kass Minor beautifully blends scholarship, teacher activism, and her wealth of educational experiences to emphasize how we build and sustain a sense of connection and belonging in school communities out of love for youth and humanity.”

Erica Buchanan‐Rivera,
Educator and Author of Identity Affirming Classrooms: Spaces that Center Humanity

“Teaching Fiercely is exactly what you need right now whether you are a new or veteran teacher. Kass Minor's voice is strong and clear – teaching must be joyful and just. At the heart of this book is love and respect for children, families, communities, and teaching as an art. This book will be your anchor to living a teaching life in which you bring your whole self, and which is steeped in reflection and action.

Dr. Laura Ascenzi‐Moreno,
Professor of Bilingual Education, Brooklyn College, City University of New York