At a time when teachers' professionalism is under assault, this text's frame of 'boldness' moves toward action through clear, accessible, field-tested methods for creating and sustaining practices that forefront agency. Written by and for teachers and teacher educators, chapters guide readers through strategies and frameworks related to writing and discourse.

Emphasizing intersectionality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sections of the book explore a variety of topics. Section 1, with its focus on empowering bold dialogue in the ELA classroom, offers different avenues for educators who see the value in speaking and listening to build community. Section 2 puts forth innovative strategies to guide teacher educators in developing preservice teachers' identities as writers. Section 3 guides English teachers as they build from proven practices to take more innovative risks. Finally, Section 4 offers support to English teachers who might be struggling amidst today's challenging environment.

Theory-based and practice-focused, this book provides a much-needed bulwark for English teachers. In a moment when so much is in question, when so much is at risk, this book offers a way forward filled with power, professionalism, autonomy, and hope.

Julie Bell is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Secondary Literacy at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. A former high school English, speech, and theatre teacher, Julie's research interests include the teaching of young adult literature and the mentoring and induction of pre-service and beginning teachers.

Katharine Covino is a Professor of English Studies who teaches writing, literature, and teacher-preparation classes at Fitchburg State University. Current scholarship explores a) critical pedagogy, b) action research, c) AI bias, and d) censorship. Prior to university teaching, she taught middle school and high school English in Austin, Texas.