Name the Book Competition — Round 2

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On Thursday, I formally submit the manuscript for the book of learning stories (estimated release date – February 2011) and it still doesn’t have a working title. However, many of you have written to share your feedback, and I think it’s time for an updated list of finalists.

Remember — whoever submits the winning entry gets a $50 gift certificate to the bookstore of their choice.

  1. Learning to Matter: 50 Powerful Stories of How Learning Experiences Shape Who We Become (from Pennsylvania’s Charlotte Hummel)
  2. Minds on Fire: 50 Powerful Stories of Learning & Teaching — in School & in Life (from Virginia’s Bruce Price)
  3. The Book of Life: 50 Stories About the Life-Changing Power of Learning To Use One’s Mind Well (from Australia’s Troy Jones)
  4. Your nomination — just post a comment in this thread and share your idea.

OK, people — what should it be?

19 thoughts on “Name the Book Competition — Round 2”

  • Chantale Soekhoe says:

    I’d like the title as a combo of the first two:

    Minds on Fire: 50 Powerful Stories of How Learning Experiences Shape Who We Become

  • Jamal Fields says:

    I like

    Learning that Matters: 50 Powerful Stories of Learning & Teaching that matters— in School & in Life

  • Loretta Goodwin says:

    My title suggestion is: Learning that Lives On: 50 Inspiring Stories of Learning and Teaching

  • Liz Rogers says:

    The first one! But I would put “powerful” before “learning” and not before stories…

  • Jenna Fournel says:

    WKCD just released or is soon to release a book called Fires of the Mind – so I think that Minds on Fire is a little too similar. I like including the phrase “learning to use one’s mind well” because I think this will be a key phrase in changing the conversation as this book has the potential to do.

  • Charlotte Hummel says:

    Well I like number one (okay I am biased) and as long as I can still win the gift certificate, I welcome all edits! Can’t wait to read the book.

  • Rachel Barnes says:

    I’m with Cornelia on this one. “Learning Matters” seems to reach the essence, with the rest of the title after, of course.

  • Jenerra Williams says:

    My suggestion is Reflections on Learning: 50 Powerful Stories of Life Chaning Learning Experiences.

  • Jenifer Fox says:

    I am too late for this, I know…but I would offer this title:

    The Learning Experience: 50 stories exemplifying how easy it is to assure the basic right to learn.

  • Sam says:

    Thanks for the great feedback, everyone. I had a long meeting with the marketing people, and when I explained the cover art concept, they may have nailed the title. I’ll add a new blog post to explain further right now.

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