Lynsey Burkins Author

Lynsey Burkins is a proud educator who has worked for children for the past twenty years. She works towards creating anti-racist spaces where children feel free, have agency, and know they are loved. She believes books are primary vehicles to help children become more free. Lynsey received her Masters Degree from The Ohio State University in Language, Literacy, and Culture. She is the co-author of Classroom Design for Student Agency.

Franki Sibberson is a literacy leader with over thirty years of experience as an elementary classroom teacher in Ohio. Franki served as president of the National Council of Teachers of English. She is the co-author of several books, including Beyond Leveled Books, Still Learning to Read, and Classroom Design for Student Agency. She currently serves as the Executive Director of SproutFive’s Institute for Professional Learning. Franki provides leadership and consulting to schools and nonprofits.