“I like black olives. What’s your favorite food?”: Authentic Composition and a Pedagogy of Curiosity Emerge through Pen Pal Writing (Poster Session)

2026 NCTE Annual Convention · 21 November 2026 · 13:15–14:30 · Hall A (200 Level)

“I like black olives. What’s your favorite food?”: Authentic Composition and a Pedagogy of Curiosity Emerge through Pen Pal Writing (Poster Session) was a session at 2026 NCTE Annual Convention on 21 November 2026 in Philadelphia, with 3 speakers on record.

Speakers

• Sara Knapp — Speaker Kindergarten Teacher/ Pre-Service Teacher Mentor, Kent State University
• Jen McCreight — Speaker Kent State University
• Abbey Galeza — Speaker Kent State University