Besides, not working on “Pirate Medley” would be—what had Ms. Platt called it? Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sitton and Mrs. Thornton go into their room and leave us alone. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, yes, I have said that, haven’t I?” said Ms. Bethune. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

LeAlan: Ms. Morse, how do you think Derrick’s changed since the incident? Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Eisen is coming out of her office, her whistle stuck in her mouth. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sitton walks into the foyer before Windy can share any family secrets. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. come back in without Biddy and sit down. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

This Ms. Stanley is like an overripe banana—too sweet and mushy. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“The darkroom is not a place to hang out and chitchat!” came Ms. Bethune’s exasperated voice from outside. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Daniel and Axel don’t have time to remind Ms. Dale about the eagles’ nest at George and Emmett’s. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Sure enough, a few seconds later they heard the sound of Ms. CeeCee's slippers slowly sliding across the floor and her voice oozing through the wooden door. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau exhales and sits back down in her chair. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I hear Ms. Parker call out from the other side of the wall. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Somebody must have seen us, ’cause within thirty seconds Ms. G’s car was surrounded by five cop cars. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Yes, I had a problem with my heart muscle, but it’s in remission,” Adele explained to Ms. Willis when she came to investigate. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Annie roared out of the parking lot, oblivious to Ms. Hoffman’s finger wagging. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

She reaches for her bag, and pushes back her chair as Ms. Smith comes in. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

So why did Ms. Morales make it sound like we moved from an entirely different place? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Later that night, as I was lying in bed thinking about what we’d read in Ms. G’s class earlier, I began to think about my mom in the other room. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Hello, Ms. Science Project!” the lady says, holding out a hand to me. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I glance at Ms. Tannenbaum, who is looking especially somber now. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Linda Lavin, the actress who plays Ms. Van Daan in the play, made us cry even more when she said we “made her feel proud to be part of the human race.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Stanley comes back in and motions for me to leave the office with her. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd made no particular facial expression to the murmurs and rustling from the left-hand side of the church. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Brenda looked at him like he had a third eye and a third lip. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Then the lovely Ms. Banks took her luscious self up the stacks and I opened the book. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker puts on a cheerful face and strokes the air with her baton to signal for us to play. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Use this time to jump the fence your mother says the Carters put up to keep Ms. Winston's little kids from playing in their pool that we're not sure exists. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Watson looked down at the casket and clinched the podium tight to try to keep herself from shaking. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Singh has a lighter touch and cuts kind of upward instead of straight across. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

“Do you really want to hear, Ms. Fender?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“My mom could lift a car,” Daniel repeats, like there is any way Axel or Ms. Dale could have forgotten. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

No way do I want Ms. Jacobs mad at me for being late. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

I followed Anna, but not before I returned Ms. Adams’s smile. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

As soon as Natalie and Ms. Morales scrambled from the porch into the house, Emma reached out and yanked the door shut, slamming it as hard as she could. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

My mother wasn't sure, but decided Ms. Raz didn't need any more food. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

They all held the words “For sale!” or “Sold!” along with Ms. Morales’s picture. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Tristan!” yelled Ms. Rubin, but Tristan didn’t even care about the spilled powder on the floor or that he ruined the experiment. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau says, coming over to our table. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The reporter asked a glowing Ms. Owens questions, her answers filled with words like bonding, welcoming, trusting. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Sorry, honey,” Ms. Morales said, ruffling Finn’s hair. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I look up and the whole class is looking at me, including Ms. Smith over her glasses, which is never a good sign. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

"A little. Ms. Broome wants us to imagine ourselves as a thing. And Mr. Davanzo wants us to record human environmental interaction." Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

After Byrd’s words and the blinkie-eyed camera, Ms. Dale’s voice comes through the intercom. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Mom steps back, and Dad moves aside, and the policeman and Ms. Pagett walk out of my room, down the stairs, and out of our house. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want Ms. Tomoko to worry, so I forced myself to eat. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Look, I’ve heard you talking to Ms. Bethune about angles, light, speed, and all that other photography stuff. It really sounds like you know what you’re doing,” she said. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

She told her secretary, Ms. Clark, to call my mom and keep an eye on me, like I’m the one who needs to be watched. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

And besides, I liked it when Ms. Blinny greeted me so friendly. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fisher asked sharply as she walked around the classroom. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Well, it’s up to you,” said Ms. Bethune. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Answers for Ms. Teller in math class as she asked us to describe a cylinder. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly takes attendance, goes over class procedures, and talks about how we’ll soon be preparing for this year’s winter choral concert. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

“Before you go,” says Ms. Oliverio, “news flash: the science fair will be held on February fourteenth—Valentine’s Day.” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. G’s analogy, “Don’t judge a peanut by its shell, judge it by what’s inside of it,” made perfect sense to me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

As Ms. McMillan disappeared through a door at the rear of the room, Candice wondered what had happened to her throwback Hank Aaron jersey she always wore to baseball games. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I raced past them with my head down, past Ms. Wardak, not even caring that I hadn’t gone to the lunchroom first, the way we were supposed to. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon pulled another tissue out of her pocket, blew her nose loudly, and made a grunting sound. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

He leaned over the fence and whispered, “I think Ms. Griegson stole three of Mr. Brown’s chickens.” Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

He reached out his hand to shake, but Ms. Morengo hurried Stanley away. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Dale says that we have to trust our guts,” Axel says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“I’ve got terrific news for you,” Ms. Evans say, all smiling and proud. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Miller? Do you know? Or did you happen upon that key by accident?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. O’Dowd walked to the team’s Sherpa leader, Ang Dorje, and said audibly: “This is Ken Vernon, one of the ones we told you about. He is to be given no assistance whatsoever.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

I waved at Ms. Faraci when I entered, but she was busy drawing chemical structures on the board and didn’t notice. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

My spelling had always been bad, but in Ms. Laverne’s class it didn’t matter so much because we were all at different levels in one thing or another. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I’ll get the money for rent somehow, I’ll catch up in my classes and I’m even going to make time to go with everyone on a college tour with Ms. Gruwell. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

But here is the bad news about Ms. Wyman: If you cross her, watch out. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Bob Gentry used to be picked on because he was gay, but ended up becoming one of the first gay mayors in California and was a dean at Ms. Gruwell’s college. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

First, we dropped Luke and Ms. Sharon at the Hudsons’ home in a wooded glen, and then Ms. Beth took me about ten miles farther to Crystal River. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I thought for sure Ms. McCrea would ask Sean to stay to discuss things further, but she just let us go. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Treadwell smiled when he walked in and placed an envelope from his mother on her desk. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell sat in the middle of the front row, frowning, just as she had in the hallway after George’s audition. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

How well do Ms. Morales and Mom even know each other, if none of us remember Mom talking about her? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

And Ms. Blinny says she will be grateful if we do. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

“You and Finn take this sign back to Ms. Morales. Tell her everything. Natalie and I will go rescue Mom.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Maybe Ms. Brown had been dying for a while and had time to prepare Love, and that’s why she was taking it so well. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“And Ms. Parker says you are playing trombone. That’s wonderful,” he says. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell returned, sitting in what appeared to be her living room. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

I didn’t hear a word of what Ms. Rubin was saying after that. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Raz is waiting for me when I climb down the ladder and go back into the building. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“All right, everyone,” Ms. Rochambeau announces, while Mr. Peck settles down some kids at the back of the science room. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“We just have to hope,” Ms. Hussey said, “that this thief is not a professional.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Then all of a sudden Ms. Rubin started pointing to kids around the class. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sassel only half buys it, but she’s a good enough counselor to know that pushing me will only be counterproductive. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

“Now someone tell me what they observe about Ms. Prior’s lateral prefrontal cortex.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Esteban had been absent for days, and when he finally returned, Ms. Laverne asked him if he was up to doing some work and he nodded. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune cleared her throat, urging everyone to settle down. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell is an advocate of the team method, which is why she began a mentoring program between her graduate students at National University and the Freedom Writers. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Min stands in front of the eleven of us—I counted—all girls, standing and ready to play. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Quincy put her hand up like Ms. Evans when she wanted hush in class. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

As the class wrapped up, Ms. Bethune held up her hand for people to quiet down. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“But if it’s Ms. Chavez, then we’re in for a rare fight. She’s no fool and her crew is hard and all our decks will be bloody.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Lewis,” Jay says calmly, “I’ll get you your money. But please, do me a huge favor and give me a little more time.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Before the night was over, Ms. Gruwell told us that this was just the beginning and there’s more to come. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wardak was out on the blacktop, so she couldn’t yell at me for being in the hallway. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker has thrown open the big double doors, and I look into the gym, where we will perform. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“Get creative—show me something the rest of us don’t normally see,” Ms. Hawkins says. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Evans tell Biddy she gonna take her to buy a dress for graduation. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I ignore Ms. Whitaker’s false smile as I follow my brother out of the office and into the hall. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

I hope Ms. Griegson’s rooster didn’t get you, or your own chickens. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Somehow the lights that had been on before in the secret room were gone now, so Ms. Morales’s phone flashlight was the only glow around them. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

When the class has been dismissed and I’m still in my seat, Ms. Rochambeau finally removes her hand from my desk. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

She said her granddaughters were enjoying school, that her grandson had started pre-K, and that Ms. Hurley was holding a spot for me in her class. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Ms. G came up with a new writing assignment that she thinks will bring the class closer together; we have to create a book of events that have changed our lives. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I know this cipher, Ms. Fernandez. And I know it’s not yours.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

I liked this private school with its small classes, where I received a lot of attention from Ms. Holback. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

So I ran for the trees along Ms. Griegson’s fence, waving my arms and yelling, as though that could somehow save my chickens. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

After Gran had shared the former news anchor’s proposal, my parents scoped out Ms. Campbell’s online video blog, Black, Vegan, and Proud, before giving the okay. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“I was just trying to stop by and see Ms. Taggart.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

He would stop for about a minute, and then resume kicking, softly at first, until Ms. Davis yelled at him again. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Sorry,” Ms. Dale says, lowering her fingers from her mouth. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell and Ms. Davis whispered at the door for a few moments. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I can see Patrice is as relieved as I am to hear Ms. Simon speak so forcefully and call it a hate crime. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“Good afternoon, Ms. Carter,” Dr. Davis, the headmaster, says. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

But Ms. Griegson was sure to be at the poultry show. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

The class laughs, and I tell Ms. Steck that I am happy to move on from Zeno and his dumb theory. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

As for Leo and Dante, maybe they were truly sorry, or maybe Ms. Fender had just worn them out with all that repeating. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

"Ms. Brenda is cool, but she don't seem like the type to share food." When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

No one else visits the room until Ms. Tannenbaum comes back, balancing a huge stack of books and an apple on top. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

She slunk down in her chair as Ms. Lafontaine called roll. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

And the best part about Ms. CeeCee was that she was open twenty-four hours a day. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Okay, Ms. Reyes, pick whichever chocolate suits your fancy,” he says. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

The next day I show the video to the group and Ms. Simon. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

If they had turned around, they would have seen Ms. Hussey and Mr. Watch leave the store together. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Calder and Petra walked in silence, on either side of the sausage, to where Ms. Hussey was talking with a group of their classmates. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Dr. Johnson walked out and said, “Theresa, would you go ask Ms. Pollard to come up here and to bring Paul Fisher’s file with her?” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Wyman commences to speak, she forms her mouth into the perfect imitation of a smile. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

I get to social studies class early, and Ms. Rochambeau is up out of her chair as soon as she sees me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Brenda stood on the third step speaking sweet things to Needles, but I'm sure he couldn't even hear her over his own screams. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“Write Like a Girl. I like it,” Ms. Lucas says. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Paisley would like to see you after the show,” he said. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

The bus kids were released as a group, while other children waited with Ms. Udell to meet up with their parents, grandparents, or babysitters. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

It is usually Ms. Berrios who says that it’s time to go. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Second bell rings, and Ms. Simon tells everyone to take their seats. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“First I want to make clear that being chosen section leader is an honor, but also a big responsibility,” Ms. Fender was saying. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I could see she was about to make me lie back down, but the door opened just then, and Ms. Cope stuck her head in. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd glared at the bag and its contents. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell’s college students were so comforting that they didn’t feel like strangers anymore. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

In class, my teacher, Ms. Wilson, didn't know what to do with me because of the language barrier, and she plunked down some math problems in front of me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Once the line at the pencil sharpener had faded and most students were finished writing, Ms. Udell called on a few volunteers to read their journal entries. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

In humanities class, Ms. Steck concentrates on our previous discussion about Plato’s Allegory of the Cave. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. tole Biddy to put her stuff away and get comfortable while she take me to get my clothes. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Before the game begins, Coach Nat and Ms. Erica pull us into a huddle inside the dugout instead of on the field. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey was not there, and word had leaked to the papers that she had been arrested the night before as a suspect in the theft. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Simon reaches over and takes the flyers. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

George knew she couldn’t have possibly expected to hear Ms. Udell call her name. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

When he opened his front door, Ms. Hussey shouted, “Water! Get some water!” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Washington crosses her hands over her chest and starts to pace, taking deliberate steps. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Keen’s voice fades to a mosquito whine. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

If my friends are accepted, I hope they will treat Ms. Gruwell and the other students with respect. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

With roses in hand, taken from Dada’s garden, he’d stood in front of Ms. Bethune’s desk, his head bowed in shame. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

When I walked in the classroom, Ms. Port saw that I had been crying, so she did not fuss at my tardiness. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“There are going to be changes at Granger. We can assure you of that,” Ms. McCrea promised. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

They say: That Ms. Steck is letting the kids run her class. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. tap me on the shoulder and kind of nudge me into a little corner. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Mr. Gibbs held the chair for Ms. Kathy as she sat back down. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

"So you have no claim of authority over him?" asked Ms. Morengo. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Even when she was yelling at Natalie, Finn had never heard the real Ms. Morales sound so cruel. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“I think it’s fantastic,” says Ms. Oliverio when I tell her my idea for the talent show. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

Since their school didn’t offer band or lessons on musical instruments, Ms. Treadwell let Clayton accompany the class on his blues harp a few times—something he’d never told his mother. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

But that is how it was when I met Ms. Blinny. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

“All right,” says Ms. Albright, “Dodger has just befriended Oliver, and he’s bringing him back to the hideout for the first time to meet Fagin and the boys. So. What’s your objective?” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

I can see where Ms. Pagett is going, and so can Mom. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

It is time for “A Song of Peace,” and Ms. Parker invites the whole fifth grade to stand up and come onstage. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs rests a hand on my shoulder. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

In English, Ms. Jacobs is just finishing writing a new quote on the board when I walk in. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

“I am happy to announce that I will be holding tryouts at one thirty,” Ms. Udell continued. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

But Ms. Lambert, bless her heart, she goes for it. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

“The first one is the head of a school, like Ms. Garcia. The second one is a belief that helps you know what’s right or wrong.” The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Ms. Gruwell just asked us to write or draw a picture describing our neighborhood. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

We have come to learn not to doubt Ms. G. Dear Diary, I didn’t realize writing was so hard. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell took some of her students from Wilson to her college diversity seminar at National University. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Brenda was walking up the block, stopping every few steps to chat with someone else. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

I wanted to get out of that room, but Ms. Castellan kept smiling at me as she made the sandwich, like she was making sure I didn’t bolt. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

"Individually wrapped," John John added, just because it was a detail Ms. CeeCee kept adding. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Well, I expect you to come to band fully prepared,”Ms. Fender scolded. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m waiting for an answer to my question,” Ms. Fender warned. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

But Ms. G. kept drilling into my head that it didn’t matter where I came from or the color of my skin. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

And the teacher, Ms. Rubin, is so strict about everything—even the way we write our headings on the top of our papers! Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Quite a few people showed up for the cleanup, including the Great Lake-loving Ms. Banks, who managed to look hot in rubber boots and a baggy fleece jacket. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Hello, Ms. Halliday? I have you on speaker with the persons who came in with the key.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tammy answers in a head wrap, T-shirt, and sweatpants. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Singh hands out our syllabus, and I flip through it, scanning for all the titles we're going to read this year. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

"I'm going to say this to you for the thousandth time," Ms. Wockley steamed. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Then back to Ms. Blinny he says, “Could we cut it out?” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Chantal takes out a big yellow envelope from her bag and slides it to Ms. Stanley. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“I met your friend today,” she says, because I’ve already told Ms. Warner to look out for Candy. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Nip it in the bud, not butt, Ms. Hardwick, she answers, then adds, Sorta like when you prune a flower in the budding stage, to keep it from growing. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale comes back into her office just then. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

But still, my stomach squeezed and my hands were damp as I followed Ms. Platt over to the door, where Callum was waiting. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blinny says, “Hmm. Yes. Cafeterias can be isolating. It’s always best to dine with a friend. And you’re right about the crowding. Merrimack has to catch up to itself. This town is full!” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

I looked at Ms. Carr to see if I had permission to speak, and she smiled and nodded at me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Ms. Harris, the principal who normally spent most of her time hiding from students in her office, offered to actually walk me to my locker. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Louise’s daughter comes at night, but sometimes she has a business trip to go on, so Mom stays. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

My school championed the carnival planning, led by Ms. Holly, who formed committees of students and volunteers from the local synagogue and Emily’s church. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Taggart leaned forward and placed her hands on the edge of his desk. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“I know Marcus is a good kid, Ms. Vega,” he says to my mom. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Then she told me about the thing Ms. McPhillips thought I might have in my brain, which was a long word I couldn’t pronounce, with an x in it. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z

After all the gifts are opened, I kind of wish Ms. Sitton would tell us it’s bedtime. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

I refuse to look up because I know Ms. Washington’s looking at me, and the last thing I want to do right now is to make eye contact with her. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blinny will touch her heart with her hand and say, “Sorry. I’m not allowed to keep you forever.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

After the Cheerios and another handful of berries for Rosie, Ms. Solomon made it to the white shark page. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

Sometimes, when Ms. Laverne asks us to write in class, it’s hard for me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Really it’s okay Ms. Singh. Thanks for letting me call my mom.” How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

“For some reason Ms. Rucker thinks us passing notes in math is a bad thing, and I really need to catch up with her.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

She would sometimes call just to check in on me, and on occasion she would invite me over when Ms. Parks came to town. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I still want to save up for my camera. Oh! Speaking of, I finished my script and sent it to Ms. Francis. She’s going to email me her comments sometime this summer.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Marlee asks us questions about what’s going on with the two of us, and why we don’t get along so good. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

“Any idea why Ms. McCrea was running assembly instead of Headmaster Clarkson this morning? Or why Elle texted me last night asking if I had anything I wanted to tell her?” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

But as Ms. Hawkins always says, As long as I am here, and at least two of you, then we are considered an official club. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wyman's sigh is like a blanket she pulls over her on a cold morning. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s my Web page, Ms. Jen. I got over ten thousand followers. Just from last week.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

They were about to arrest us all, until we found Ms. G’s “Teacher of the Year” plaque in the back of her four-runner. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

And hide the note you slid under your leg before Ms. Hardwick peeps it. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I still like Ms. Tannenbaum, but I’m not so sure about social studies anymore. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

It’s the best he can do, and besides, interrupting Ms. Dale to ask if it’s okay to break the rules doesn’t seem like something she would be interested in right now. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Raz folds her arms across her chest and huffs something about bringing her plants in from the balcony. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Kincaid, I thank you for your insight,” Dr. Cook says. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Because, out of all the women I knew, Ms. Fender was probably the last one you’d pick to mess with. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Zoey begins to clap, Ms. Washington joins in, and then so do a bunch of other kids. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Elmer lugged the garbage bags stuffed with my clothes into the administration building. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“No, but if I call my sister’s phone, maybe Ms. McMillan will hear it.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

And now Ms. Dale walks with Axel back into the building, past the blinkie-camera and through the main doors. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

On Monday, Ms. Allen, the art teacher, does a double take when I walk into her class. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z

“I told you. I left it on Ms. Tannenbaum’s desk this morning and it was fine. Somebody wrecked it.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale can find so many right words, just like George. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The librarian—Ms. Penny, her name tag says—encourages Sarah to sit. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

Ms. Keen drops ten- pound hints that the test will focus on seeds. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rubin stayed with me in the hospital until Mom showed up. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

We were different, but most days we believed Ms. Laverne when she told us how special we were, how smart, how kind, how beautiful—how tons of successful people had different ways of learning. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

By fun, Ms. Udell was referring to the play version of Charlotte’s Web that the two fourth-grade classes would perform for the younger grades. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jen, gnawing on one of her pink fingernails, watched me. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Our desks were arranged in a U shape because Ms. McCrea said that being able to see each other facilitated discussion. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Granddad told me you were Ms. Caldwell’s only grandchild.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“But Ms. Simon, doesn’t the very fact that racist and anti-Semitic words were used make it a threat?” Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

They bickered amicably about the merits of living in the city until the tram stopped and Ms. Bethune herded them off. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

With Ms. Evans there—I didn’t think nothing bad could happen. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Hardly giving us time to breathe, Ms. Faraci launched into her lecture on acids and bases and the importance of a neutral pH. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rank’s avatar also disappeared, and in moments I was all alone in the classroom. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

He turns to leave, and your mouth hits the table when you see The Mac’s lady friend in red heels waving from across the room is Ms. Hardwick. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“Let’s think about it and take votes next time we meet,” Ms. Holly says. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Banks pressed a lucky hand to her chest. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“What did you talk to Ms. Beth about?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

The door at Ms. Dale’s office isn’t closed, so he sees Byrd right away. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Everyone, I have to step out for a moment,” Ms. Jen told us kids. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Burns looked at them, her face both cloudy and sunny, her skin absent of her normal brown. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Jay Landis shouts, and Ms. Jacobs narrows her eyes at him. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, In Ms. Gruwell’s class today, we played the “Peanut Game.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Hello, Ms. Kurtzburger,” I said, working hard to keep my voice steady. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Before drifting back to sleep, I made sure to give my mother Ms. Lansing’s card. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

On Ms. Holly’s signal, I launch into the medley of songs and the chorus sings along. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“I’m kind of on my way to lunch and—” Ms. Faraci picked up a Scantron sheet and set it on the edge of her desk. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

She runs up to stand on the other side of Ms. Warner. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

He hasn’t even said anything to Ms. Dale or Daniel in these last days at school. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs gives my shoulder a squeeze, but then she releases it. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Owens blew a whistle, stopping the exercise and calling for lunch. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Pickled frogs have a way of disappearing from the storage closet, so today Ms. Keen armed us with knives and told us not to gag. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

The police arrest you—or worse—just because of the color of your skin, I do not call that liberty and—” “Miss Carle—” “Ms. Wyman, I will not utter empty words, falsehoods, and lies.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

And anyhow, Ms. Fender's fancy water bottle was on the desk, which meant she'd be back any minute. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales had had Natalie take care of Rocket because, Ms. Morales said, that gave them more time to have fun with their special Friday-night treat: a trip to Dave & Buster’s. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“We can look it up. The Wi-Fi password is on Ms. McMillian’s desk.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

As with most things, Ms. Byrd got her way. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell’s class walked through the halls of the school and down to the yard. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale isn’t just the leader of Friendship Club; she’s the guidance counselor for the whole school. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. G did what she does best; she talked to anyone who would listen to her about our accomplishments until we had made some headway. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

We tell the secretary we’ve been kicked out of Ms. Fleming’s language arts class for not reading aloud. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Where once there was a path to walk from this side of the room to that side, there are game boxes, like Ms. Dale decided to make her own Twister board with boxes. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Thank you,” Ms. Hussey said to the sausage, making it clear that the conversation was over. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

He’d just handed his entry form and picture to Ms. Bethune, five hours before his deadline. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Monday brings some good news—my first A on a test in Ms. Rucker’s class. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

I was trying to paint a bouquet of purple and orange flowers but the teacher, Ms. Murphy, wanted us to only use primary colors, so I blended the paints to get the colors I wanted. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

As he rushed out of the door, Candice quickly ran to Ms. McMillian’s desk to look for something to break the glass. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Okay, listen to me, sweet babies,” Ms. Erica says, jumping in. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

“Sometimes I think Ms. Caldwell would have had us digging all the way to the other side of the world if the mayor hadn’t stopped us.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rostoff rubs her artificial nails against her thumb, then checks her watch again. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd and Clayton sat in the very front pew of the church, across from Cool Papa Byrd’s long, polished oak coffin. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

He saw Ms. Morales shake off Natalie’s hand and turn around, as if she still intended to solve everything by talking to the police. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum stares at us from the front of the room. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I push through the door, and Ms. Albright herds us on stage. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

But Ms. Ofrah says this interview is the way I fight. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

The thing is, Ms. Wyman is not going to let you not say the Pledge, Addie, so what is the point? The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Now Ms. G. is cracking down on me too. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gru-well, my crazy English teacher from last year, is really the only person that made me think of hope for my future. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Taggart only said to let her do most of the talking until I was invited to share—and when I was, to speak my mind as I wished. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Pollard told him to take a seat, so he came back and sat next to me. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

What made me realize that I should slow down on my wild streak is when Ms. Gruwell threatened to kick me out of the Freedom Writers. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Caldwell, you sure you want us to start tonight?” the chief of maintenance asked, handing her some earmuffs. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“His teacher Ms. Wilson and the headmaster, Thomas McGeary, made the complaint.” Black Brother, Black Brother 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

“Well, you know what I say,” Ms. Hawkins cuts in, “you have to know your history to even think about understanding your present.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci waddled around her desk and lifted the oxygen molecule over her head, setting it on the floor. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t sold on visiting the school counselor, but Stephanie said seeing Ms. Jacobs was helping her. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell stood on the desk and began to talk about “change.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rubin dropped by the apartment one afternoon with all my locker stuff: my textbooks, my loose-leaf book, and all the assignments I would need to make up. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Platt asked them to “demonstrate Basic Seven,” and the whole class followed along while counting out loud in Japanese. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

This doesn’t make sense, Emma thought, silently trudging behind Finn and Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Maybe Ms. Laverne is looking over the new class list, her finger moving down the row of names. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I’m a little upset that Fina didn’t ask me before telling Ms. Singh, but also grateful that she was trying so hard to protect me. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell and the Freedom Writers want to help me get through my difficult time, but I keep pushing them away. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

As she concluded, Ms. Gievers looked at a note that Gay had passed to her. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Mom knows she has to say something to Ms. Pagett, but she keeps looking past her to smile at me. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Finally she says, “Someone instruct Ms. Prior as to what the prefrontal cortex does.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Connors and Basketball Coach talk serious frown talk arms on hips, biceps flexing. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

But Finn didn't hear the rumble of Chess’s voice downstairs answering Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I’m so loud, nosy Ms. Gladys next door probably heard me. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I tried to scoot down in my chair and hide behind the person that was in front of me, hoping Ms. G had forgotten I was there. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“And we’ve heard some good things about you, Ms. Muhammad,” he said, looking at me. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I waved at the librarian, Ms. Spooner, who sat behind the front desk of an otherwise pretty dead building. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

My mom and I have become pretty good at fixing most of it ourselves so we don't have to bother Ms. Raz too often. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales looked down at the cat in Finn’s arms. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

His lips press into a thin line, the opposite of the O that Ms. Min has been showing us in class. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know what you mean,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

A cell phone formerly in Ms. Lamar's possession was located at a campground in Monroe, Louisiana, shortly before authorities received an anonymous tip from two gas station employees in Shreveport. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

“You were really smart to find us,” he said to Ms. Morales, because sometimes when Mom was mad, it cheered her up to hear a compliment. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker says, and hands me a long instrument case. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Steinert talked so fast that she often seemed to be panting. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

It’s like a party in Ms. Dale’s office, and things feel like they are fluttering back to normal. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“So it is,” Ms. McCrea said, her face drained of color. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Some people hide things better than others,” Ms. Morales said. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“No, but I used to play Memory with the elementary school counselor, Ms. Watts. When I was little.” The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

After a few moments Ms. Faraci leaned into the room and said, “Henry, can you come out here? Bring your things.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Stanley takes the thick envelope without opening it and nods. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

So, the first thing I did the next morning was run to Ms. G’s class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sure, she has lEPs and 504 plans that say “offer support,” and other things, but Ms. Dale also finds her people because, well, they are her people and she likes spending time with them. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

George hoped that Ms. Udell would let her take her seat. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“It was you at Lake Elizabeth, right?” asked Ms. Bethune, giving him a closer look. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

I ran over to the main office as fast as I could and asked Ms. Denis, the nice old lady behind the main desk, for the stuff my mother had dropped off. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Ms. Eisen begins walking away and then turns back and says, “Don’t you need your hajeeb right now? Five minutes till bell rings, so go get changed now.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Listening to Ms. Freedman, the seventh-grade science teacher, describe the spring unit on the solar system reminded me that I was really going to be there for the entire school year. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

No clue how Ms. Albright talked so many guys into auditioning this year. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau picks up a stack of papers and starts passing them out to each table. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Then I say, “Ms. Blinny said that about my brain. My mind.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

She still would've kicked down the hall, dashing through the crowd on her skateboard, ignoring all the teeth smacking and slick talk and Ms. Wockley yelling, "No skating allowed!" Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker, too, understands when sounds are sweet or wrong. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“If you want to gain Mr. Parker’s inheritance, you will have to do the same,” Ms. Halliday said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I imagine what I am going to say to Ms. Parker at the end of the day. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“Because I just...felt like I had no choice. But maybe that wasn’t true. I talked to Ms. Fender about it, and...I feel bad about the whole thing, actually.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Two small kids came running down the hall, but when they saw Ms. Laverne, they stopped and started walking so slowly, I almost laughed. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

My mom had arranged for Ms. Banks to pick me and my shirts up early on the morning of the festival, seeing how my regular drivers were going to be way, way out of town. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

He cleared his throat once, then twice, and then asked, “Is Ms. Washington in today?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

And so, even though I was scared of the hawk-chicken and Ms. Griegson, and I was still riding my bike as fast as I could to keep up with Chris, I started thinking. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Apparently, Ms. Blair had called my mom to tell her she was concerned about my well-being. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Instead of asking Ms. Parker to excuse me from music, he called a meeting after school with Mr. Skerritt. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I pretend I’m a scientist, on the outside looking in, the way Ms. Keen describes her days watching rats get lost in mazes. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s the white SUV at the far end of the lot,” Ms. Morales said under her breath, like a spy. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Steck continues to work with another student on a computer in the back of the room. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. Carson apparently trusts all her coworkers, because she doesn't log off of her computer. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I hadn’t, and now Ms. Faraci was going to wave that thing in the air until someone copped to leaving it on my desk. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Yvette and a couple of her clients stand in her doorway, towels around the clients’ shoulders. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“Today I told Ms. Francis about how I’m working on a screenplay.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Laverne’s not taking us somewhere we don’t want to be. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

And I don’t care that Ms. Rochambeau raises her eyebrows when she picks up my worksheet and it’s blank. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

As Joanne Kaufman reported in the Wall Street journal, Ms. Pittman was known in certain elevated circles more as a social climber than mountain climber. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

Monday night’s homework always took forever, because the spelling words were also vocabulary words, and Ms. Udell insisted that each student write an official dictionary definition of each word before using it in a sentence. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau turns to us, her face pale, directs us to head to the far corner of the library near the biographies. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

She was peering intently at a paper they’d printed out the night before in Ms. Morales’s office: the map of the Boring Room that came from putting together the butterfly spots. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

We just started reading the book The Color Purple and as Ms. Gruwell read aloud I just wanted to cry. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Porter always tells us to be creative and open and free, to write or draw or spill whatever we’re feeling, as we feel it. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Two lights suddenly glowed around him—the flashlights from Natalie’s and Ms. Morales’s phones. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Platt made herself my partner, the whole time saying things like “Bend the elbow forty-five degrees, straighten that leg, bigger step.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell made us write a report about what occurred in Oklahoma. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I wonder if the hotel Ms. Gruwell works at is as nice? The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I looked at Ms. Watson, and as usual, I counted the seconds before the breakdown. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jones smiled at Millie as she pinched her daughter’s arm. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Alex forced himself to look at the Ms. Nobody named Morales. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

“I get to tell Ms. Morales I like succotash!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales called, her face a mask of concern. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Whenever Ms. Byrd worked a double shift at the hospital on a Friday or Saturday night, Clayton and his grandfather snuck out to find the Bluesmen here or there, but mostly at Washington Square Park. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

For Gay’s birthday I wore a black velvet dress with white stripes down the sides that Ms. Sandnes had picked out. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Dale would say, listen to those instincts. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I’m standing on my toes and bouncing at the front of Ms. Washington’s class. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Marlee says, and I can tell she really means it. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I tell Ms. Clark to try Jay’s cell phone. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Clark stopped typing and peered over her big glasses. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

She said Ms. Angelou is one of the greatest American writers. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon picked up the book, brought it to the head of the table, and sat down. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Carter is no longer a student here,” Headmaster Clarkson continued. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell approached me and asked to speak with me in the hallway. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sorenstein sent him on his way, and then Colin went into the bathroom and, staring in the mirror, plucked the eyelash from his eye, where the pupillary sphincter is located. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z

The classroom became bedlam when Ms. Faraci dismissed us for lunch. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

We’re just about at the fourth floor when I see Ms. Fulton coming out of her apartment with her shopping cart, and my chest gets tight. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z

This morning when the annoying buzz erupts from the intercom, Ms. Dale holds open the door. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Actually, she'd prefer just Janice, but I always called her "Ms." just because you never know when Doris might pop up, and she ain't play calling elders just by their first names. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Standing next to it, looking up into the branches, was Ms. Griegson. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wyman looks mildly annoyed to have her morning yoga breaths interrupted, but she smiles indulgently at the box on the wall and says, “Boys and girls, please rise.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

As always, Ms. Byrd stopped eating, wiped her mouth with her napkin, glared at her coworker, and took the telephone. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

He heard Ms. Bethune and Anh call after him, but he didn’t care. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“So, today,” Ms. Rochambeau starts off, “you’ll have just ten more minutes in your table groups to prepare your arguments, and then we’ll get to our first mock debate.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“I had the honor of meeting Ms. Paisley backstage at her show.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

I wait for Ms. Rochambeau to say that’s okay—because “I don’t know” almost always gets a teacher to move on—but she doesn’t. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The classroom conduct software filtered this out, so neither Ms. Rank nor my classmates heard it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Ms. Worthy got off the bus rather than pay more, only to have the driver follow her outside and begin punching her. Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice 2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender was upset, but knowing that wasn’t making me feel any better. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Lena, that was amazing,” Ms. Tannenbaum says in the quiet that follows. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ofrah said they would be leading protests around the city if the grand jury didn’t indict. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Usually Ms. Gruwell would accompany us, but today we were on our own. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Early as it is, Ms. Lewis takes a drag from a cigarette on our front porch. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

It was pretty straightforward, like Ms. Keaton described, so I’m relieved. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Asking for help, saying what he needs, Dr. Taylor M. Martin sounds like Ms. Dale. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Second,” Ms. Rochambeau continues, “you can prove your opponent’s point isn’t relevant, or third, you can turn their point around and show how it actually proves your side instead.” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Min wears black and a serious expression, as if she has just come from a concert performance. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune collected the group at the entrance and handed them their tickets and name tags. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“Whoever sent the photo, according to our IT department, must be using a VPN,” said Ms. Jacobs. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Durr was determined to confront injustice well into her nineties. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

When I spotted Ms. Wardak circling back to my hallway, I made a quick decision: I’d go to the band room, but only if Ms. Fender was there. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Kellerman is never going to believe me when I tell her a crow ate my homework.” Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

On the other side of the wall, Ms. Morales sighed. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Plus, the encounter with Ms. Castellan had rattled me pretty bad. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I look up at Ms. Hawkins, ready for her to compliment my line. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

I once asked Ms. Tomoko, our waitress, why it waved, and she explained that Maneki-neko means “beckoning cat,” and waving the left paw means it’s inviting customers into the restaurant. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I tell Ms. Blinny, “I am looking for something that was about the last time I saw Benny. It is about me jumping down from the tree house.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

The thing that really got me was when I got to school, no one, I mean not even Ms. G or even my best friend, had any idea that I was drunk. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

His words reminded me of an interesting nature fact Ms. Malone had taught us last year in fourth grade. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Two locks clicked, a dead bolt slid, and the older Ms. Lee opened the door. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Then I went and met him outside before the kids or Ms. Griegson could come out of the meeting room. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

I raised my hand and got Ms. Pollard’s attention. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

As lead therapist in Ms. Castro’s rehabilitation, I ask that you refrain from sabotaging my therapy plan. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

It was difficult to keep up with Ms. Hussey’s bouncy stride. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

He would also translate for Ms. Wilson when she needed to communicate something directly to me. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

"Ms. Post got hit by a school bus!" Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

It was the music Ms. Byrd instructed the organist to play. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“So wouldn’t this world’s Ms. Morales be nice, too? If she’s a judge here, won’t she say, ‘Order in the court!’ and let Mom go?” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Carr leaned forward and put her finger in my face and talked to me just like my grandmother used to talk to me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fleming interrupts my counting of the 3rd paragraph. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

"Ms. Iparis told me about what you did to her on the streets. How dare you force yourself onto someone of her rank." Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

I wasn’t able to tell him that, though, because Ms. Langford’s Honors Speech and Debate class came in. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Post was back to work in a week. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Ms. C, you were telling us something,” I said. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

It’s amazing how Ms. Gruwell went out of her way to contact all these people to come to speak to us. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Connors: “Meet me back here during activity period. You are Going Places with That Arm.” Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale and Daniel and Dr. Martin would be proud. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I’m not sure my answer made sense to Ms. Faraci, but she smiled anyway, her round cheeks so high, they brushed the bottom of her glasses. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Monroe asked me all kinds of questions. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“And they broke your camera?” asked Ms. Bethune. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

I already knew Rosie didn’t sleep well, that she liked avocados, and that she was named for Ms. Solomon’s grandmother. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Today Ms. Gruwell was in New York to meet with our book publisher, and we had a substitute. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Lloyd, did I just hear that you have gum?” The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

Ms. Kathy opened the book and began flipping through the pages. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I decided it would be better to remain with Ms. Sandnes, Mr. Todd, Mr. Irvin, and my friends than risk some snooty parents kicking me out the minute they tired of me. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell had called four rows of students, and the room was filled with the sounds of zippers and backpacks being dropped onto wooden desks. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Just like Ms. Fender had banished me to the back of the trumpet section and let Callum still have his solo. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Singh’s speech does not make things go back to normal. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

I don’t think I can face Ms. Parker. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

When Grace went to Hughes, she had Ms. Washington for ELA, too, and in high school, Grace was the stage manager of all the shows Ms. Washington directed. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

My mother and I always watch the fireworks from the rooftop of our building with Ms. Raz and our other neighbors. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tolson: The last three years have been exciting but difficult. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner is waving one hand in front of my face. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I nod my head solemnly and wait for Ms. Raz to disappear before I open the door. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“Why he sold drugs. He was trying to help Ms. Brenda pay a debt to King.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

So when Ms. G. kept saying that “I could do anything,” “go anywhere,” and “be anyone”—even the President, I thought she was crazy. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“That’s what Beethoven and Ms. D. say. You must be a girl, Lolly.” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Clark looks through my files on her computer for Jay’s work number. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“You don’t have to call the police, Ms. Peck. We’re already here. We still have a search warrant, and we’re executing it.” Confessions of a Murder Suspect 2012-09-24T00:00:00Z

“These kinds of situations—I need to take all the appropriate steps. Ms. Taggart, you’ll help us with this, each and every part of the process?” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau will be as surprised as anyone else when I stand up for the debate and use a word like chromatophore. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hildebran had lived five doors down since long before Luke and the boys. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

During Friendship Club, Axel and Daniel, and the other students, play a lot of board games, and Ms. Dale repeats the rules, even if some kids say that they know them. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

When I’m halfway through the 1970s portion, Ms. Holly slips onto the bench beside me and starts to play, and I quickly stand up. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Sandnes bought my clothes for me. If they didn’t fit, she returned them.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau has her hand over her mouth and her eyes on a chair that got knocked over when everyone stampeded over to Evan. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune glanced down at the page, and her eyes widened. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

A crow swooped down over it, but Ms. Griegson waved it away, and it went back up in the fir with the other crows. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

After all, they used to call Ms. Gruwell’s class the “Ghetto Class” because of all the minorities. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Thanks, Ms. Bethune,” said Fadi with relief, and changed the subject. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

There are others that aren’t board games—more like “Ms. Dale Stuff,” where she asks big, mysterious questions, like “How do you find good friends?” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

But she couldn’t risk the possibility of Ms. Lee opening the door again instead of James. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

But before Ms. Watson crumbled, my phone buzzed. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Last year in Ms. Harrison’s class,” Angel says, “you said that poem about my hair to Sneaky.” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Ms. Eisen takes the clipboard from me and hands it to Tats. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

When I would go over to Ms. Durr's home to listen to these three formidable women, Rosa Parks was always very kind and generous with me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I received an email from your math teacher. Ms. Finch said that she graded those unit exams. She listed the class averages for each period.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

This is what Ms. Byrd told herself when the phone rang. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“I guess so,” I said, remembering Ms. Solomon outside the church at the funeral. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

Someone left an alien mask on my chair in Ms. Faraci’s class that I discovered when I slipped in right before the final bell. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“You know,” Ms. Hussey said finally, “Picasso said that art is a lie, but a lie that tells the truth.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

I’ve been thinking about what I might do for the fair ever since that first day, when Ms. Oliverio announced it. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

His mind swirls back over the day, over Ms. Dale’s ideas about instincts and flight, and the way that Ms. Dale tells Daniel and him about their world. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Thank you for inviting me,” Ms. Friendly said. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

“But at least you two don’t have to worry about Millie for much longer,” Ms. Jones continued, filling the silence. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

A couple minutes later, he carefully set the decibel counter on the bottom bleacher, patted down his pockets, then followed Ms. Banks onto the dance floor, smiling broadly. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Take a few seconds to think about it,” Ms. Marlee says. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Chenoweth took attendance, he used the cap of a pen to open the envelope carefully. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell’s been really understanding with this whole process, because her dad played baseball and she understands the game. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly is on the opposite side of the room holding a plastic cup and talking to a few other teachers. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

They were back in Ms. Morales’s office for their third night in a row of trying to solve Mom’s code with her own words. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“So, something just happened,” Ms. Albright says, slowly, “and I wanted to talk to you guys about it first. I think you have a right to know.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Suddenly, I feel bad about wishing all those nasty notes on Ms. Rochambeau. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

This new information led the prosecutor to drop the charges, sparing Ms. Lee a capital trial and, potentially, the death penalty. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“If Ms. Crane were plotting an assassination, let’s see how we’d fare in diverting the course of history.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, If four years ago someone would have told me that Ms. G was going to last more than a month, I would have laughed straight in their face. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly also gave me blank sheet music and encouraged me to compose original songs on the piano. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Of course, I was a little behind, but Ms. Harris had all the teachers create make-up assignments for me so that I could catch up on the work I missed. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Clark called the church. They said you don’t work there anymore.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I glance at Michael’s open backpack again while Ms. Tannenbaum circles the room. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“How was music class today with Ms. Parker?” he asks. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell leaned against her giant desk, reading to her fourth-grade class from a tattered copy of Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Always take any chance you get to perform in front of an audience,” Ms. Holly told our class. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

He finishes just in time to play Uno with Ms. Dale before Friendship Club. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd and Mr. Miller seemed completely alien to each other. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“Your family’s last appeal was rejected. The deportation stands, Ms. Kingsley. You and your family will have to leave tonight at ten p.m.” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

“I’m glad he talked to me. Though you’re right, Ms. Perez. He’s totally full of himself. Came up to me and hit on me within sixty seconds.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Momma leans across me and sets an envelope in Ms. Rosalie’s lap. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Throughout my years of education, only Ms. Gruwell took action to help me with my learning disability. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sandnes bit her lip as she decided what to say. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“No, of course not. It’s only the first day of school,” Ms. Hernandez said. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell leaned forward with a serious face. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Banks is picking me up. We could swing over and get you at, say, eight-thirty?” Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lewis storms off, mumbling the whole way down the steps. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

“What they don’t want you to know,” Ms. Ofrah says, “is that Khalil was unarmed at the time of his murder.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

I believe, if Emerson were alive now, Ms. Jacobs would want to marry him, the way she talks about him all the time. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Fender, how will we know when it’s time?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sandnes, who was now doing her master’s internship at the home’s therapy department, dropped me off. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Someone laughed behind me, and I sure wished Ms. Jacobs would stop looking at me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

“The mic is only recording you, not projecting your voice,” Ms. Monroe says. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Once I learned how to use a sewing machine in Ms. Deeds’s home economics class, my imagination really took off. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci pointed at a picture of a boy with a flattop and a bold smile. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

When we get to Mrs. Parker’s office, Ms. Weber says, “Shirley, I need to speak with you.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

We both expected Ms. Antilly to spew a bunch of psychobabble at us. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

And afterward, in front of the mirror on my bedroom door, I did the self-defense moves Ms. Platt had taught us. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Not all teachers at the U., as it was called, still agreed with Dewey’s ideas, but Ms. Hussey obviously did. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

“And Mandy is the captain of the red team,” Ms. Warner says. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I had wondered if Ms. Singh had noticed my spots when she cut my bangs. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

On my first day of high school, I met Ms. Gruwell. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Smith says absolutely not, and that’s why I like Ms. Smith. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner has written it on the whiteboard outside the gym doors: Volleyball! Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I ask Ms. Blinny, “Is it okay if I talk now? I mean write? If I talk out my writing? Or write out my talking? On the Dragon?” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

"Hello, Ms. Rosalita," she says, and I hear the voice of a child. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

In the karate room Samira was talking to Ms. Platt in the far corner, over by the black pads we used for kicking practice. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

The most amazing part is that Ms. G and Mr. Tu created a contract stating that whoever has the highest grade point average from now until graduation will win a computer for college. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

In English, as Ms. Keaton reviews rhetorical devices, I’m thinking: Tats, how could you? Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

“Do you know if Ms. Clement is okay?” Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau puts her hand on her hip and stops writing. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I don’t know, but I’m sure Ms. G has something up her sleeve, she always does. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Several kids threw cake,” Ms. Sandnes said to explain my rudeness. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“Anyway,” he goes on, returning the look, “what makes you think Ms. Wyman is going to allow the Freedom Party to exist?” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

When she reached the top of her stairs, she found her brother skulking about in the hallway and guessed he might have overheard her conversation with Ms. Lee. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

In fact, his father offered to pick Clayton up every other weekend, but Ms. Byrd always said, “Not yet.” Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Antilly’s laugh wasn’t quite as heartfelt…more of a nervous laugh…but still a laugh. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

“Don’t worry,” Ms. Gievers said in her gravelly voice that sounded maternal when she was on your side, aggressive when she was not. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“You know better than that, Pri. If it involves two students within a few yards of the school, then fighting is grounds for suspension,” Ms. Stanley says. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender was so mad she was shaking. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker is over the wall so fast. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau glances down at the highlighting on Matt’s sheet. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I remember when Ms. Beth sent for Daphne after school. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Every team has that one over-the-top, loud parent, and for the Renegades, it’s Ms. Andrews. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

“Can I ask why you left your job, Ms. Watson?” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Toby could barely hear what Luke was saying when Ms. Hildebran came to the door, but he knew the script well enough. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“You could always hang with me during the drill,” Ms. Dale adds. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I nod, but Ms. Monroe says, “Please give a verbal response.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“A flexible personality,” she says, “would probably have aptitude for more than one faction, don’t you agree, Ms. Prior?” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Even though his mother made sure he spent one weekend out of the month with Mr. Miller, Ms. Byrd rarely spoke of him. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blair has been my counselor since last year. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fleming gave me a B, and math doesn’t even have a grade. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Every time Ms. G asked for a final headcount to reserve our plane tickets, I never responded. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell’s class was where I could express my feelings about how this event was affecting me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. McCrea spent the whole class period trying to get us to open up about whether we felt the school was a safe and welcoming community. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Either that or Ms. Muldauer is attempting to hail a taxi indoors.” Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon wasn’t used to her students assigning themselves homework over the summer. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

Chess thought about the careful way Ms. Morales had as if she was hiding them from some unknown danger. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Earlier in the day Dad and I had spoken with Ms. Campbell about how the interview was going to work. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

But Gregory was right: it wasn’t going to be safe until everyone knew they were mine, not Ms. Griegson’s. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell was frowning, and a thick crease had formed across her forehead. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Rufflet,” Daniel says, trying to include Ms. Dale just a little bit. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Mr. Fabian understands why music is so hard for me, but will Ms. Parker? Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Maldonado put her lips close to George’s ear and whispered, “My door is always open,” before she slipped away. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Albright joins the circle onstage and calls us to order. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Sweet and low so neighbors wouldn’t report them to Ms. Byrd, or to the police for disturbing the peace. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rosalita sits in her usual lawn chair, in front of the fence at the community garden. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wockley's tight face was still tight, but a little less tight than it was when Kenzi and Simeon had gotten caught—pulled over—by her. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“I’m Ms. Finn,” she says, bending over to shake my hand. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Ms. Kolbinsky thinks it’s so funny that she hits the table, with tears in her eyes. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

There was a long wait after the last girl came back into the room, as Ms. Udell listened to the students from Mr. Jackson’s class. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell said that it was okay for journals to be private. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I suspect that Ms. Wyman would not care so much if she didn’t already have it in for Addie on account of the Pledge. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Look, I’ve got to get Ms. Wilson’s quizzes checked before the end of the period.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Susanna!” one of the teachers on bus duty called over to Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Darrell’s mother wasn’t happy that Lady Bug had been trying to convince Darrell that his name wasn’t right, so she stomped down here and cursed out Ms. Jen in front of the whole class. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender turned to us, smiled, and winked. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Now grab the sign and run back to the house, back through the tunnel or the spinning room, whatever takes us back to Ms. Morales....That's all you have to do! The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon had freckles like mine, and short dark hair. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

I flipped open my notebook, glanced warily at Ms. Dalton, and began copying. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender bowed—a music bow, not a karate bow—and beamed at the audience. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Treadwell pulled down the map of the world that had been rolled above the board. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Every single person in the church stood and clapped for Love and for the words Ms. Brown wrote in that letter. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Steck, I know you sat in that faculty room and heard every stupid rumor. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Instead, I’m in Ms. Saintima’s language arts class, trying to focus. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

“He didn’t just break it,” Ms. Byrd went on. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Winnifred, the girl who beat you in the elementary school spelling bee, raises her hand: Ms. Hardwick, wasn’t Nick supposed to present a malapropism to us today? she whines. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

I’m returning the pop quizzes for Ms. Tannenbaum, whose back is turned to us as she hangs up our finished maps. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Good thing Ms. Habibi is here, because that means four females. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

The earth has frozen, it snows lightly at night, but Ms. Keen is determined to keep Spring alive in her classroom. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale loves to unpack things, which is another important fact about her. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Of course, if I could lie to my mom, then I could lie to Ms. Gruwell. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Platt seemed really happy I was back in class, complimenting me on doing stronger kicks and punches, quicker blocks. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t think anything about it until Ms. Platt made an announcement at the start of class. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I hope you brought your fresh minds and open hearts this afternoon,” Ms. Hawkins says, smiling wide. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Ever since Ms. Gruwell announced that the Freedom Writers with the top thirty-five grade point averages would win computers when we graduated, I started getting As and Bs on my report card. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t think I would see you here again, Ms. Prior,” she says. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

I glanced up and found Ms. Hart, the science teacher, watching me. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker says, “Let’s do that again from the top. More breath, less brass.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Of course, Ms. Gruwell wouldn’t let me get away with saying something like that. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales kind of had an odd gleam in her eye—maybe they’d piled it on a little thick? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Dad had just started jogging toward Ms. Clement’s house when something rumbled from the driveway. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Pagett starts to say something else, but Mom is pushing the volume button. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Laverne sat on the edge of the teacher’s desk and folded her arms. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Raz nods approvingly and takes a momentary break, putting a hand on her back and squinting at the morning sun. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Since I’m not a total spaz with the racket, Ms. Connors pairs me off with Jock Goddess Nicole to demonstrate the game to the rest of the class. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“That’s what I did on my break, but Mr. Conner wants to know what you did,” Ms. Dale says, opening the laptop. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gievers developed a list of the individuals most responsible and filed a federal civil rights suit against them. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I listen to Ms. Kenney type and wonder what kind of story Daddy would write about her. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Ms. Evans come and handed me a rose. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Sitton tells us her other rules: No leaving the water park area. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Remember, we’ve only got two months to prepare for the Winter Choral Concert. This is a big deal, guys,” Ms. Holly calls out as the bell rings and we file out for lunch. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell wants us to pick an entry about an event that changed our lives. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

It was hard to imagine ever picking up the phone to call Ms. Solomon. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Come on in,” she says, and then, to Mom, “Ms. Cooke?” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Ms. Chenoweth seemed to read his mind, allowing them all to eat across the street in Central Park. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Banks knew I was a bit wasted and it was apparent she was prepared to tolerate it, especially since she’d booked me up. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Everyone is born with instincts,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Friendly asked Benji at halftime while dancers took over the court. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell had flashed her brilliant white smile. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

"Stanley, as your lawyer, I advise you not to open your suitcase," said Ms. Morengo. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

When they arrived at Ms. Perez’s home, Moss couldn’t bring himself to climb the stairs. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blinny has me tuck a copy of the Merrimack Gazette up the front of my shirt. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

The substitute teacher, Ms. Winter, squinted and brought the list of names on the attendance sheet closer to her face. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Some of the Freedom Writers would take time to help me if Ms. G couldn’t. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Considering how often we all see Ms. Washington get theatrical like this, it’s pretty lame that we still have trouble controlling ourselves. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey went on to explain that this letter would have asked anonymously for their help. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Griegson was pretty sure of herself; it wasn’t locked or anything. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

So I stayed where I was and watched the fir tree and Ms. Griegson. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Our story starts in Ms. Laverne’s class in the borough of Brooklyn in the city of New York. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ofrah leaves, and soon Daddy’s voice echoes through the office as he follows her back. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“Look, I left the film Ms. Bethune gave me at school. I’m going to go back and pick it up and then go to the lake for some inspiration.” Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Connors teaches us how to throw foul shots. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. D. says I’m coming along,” Vega answered. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“I don’t care if it is a cure for cancer,” Ms. Owens said— and on that, I believed her. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“God, Ms. Weber, don’t have a heart attack about it,” Hannah says. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner says we can pick what game to play. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I pressed one thumbtack to hold it in place, and Ms. Taggart got up to help me fix the rest of it. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Brennan, we always start class with some stretches,”she said. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

"Hi, Ms. Raz. Everything's good, thanks," I say, trying to keep my voice even and casual as I move up the stairs. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“No, I’m not back on drugs, Ms. Lewis. I’m simply in a bad situation at the moment. I’m begging you, mother to mother, to give me more time.” On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender folded her beautiful hands in her lap. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

None of that would have been so daunting if the worst thing in the world was not about to happen: Ms. Sandnes was leaving to get her master’s degree in social work! Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker takes Madge’s trombone from me and expertly puts it away. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. White cast a withering glare in their direction and shushed them. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

I almost asked what it was, then, if it wasn’t a place—but there was a good chance Ms. Wardak would think that was more attitude. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

We laughed at Ms. G’s analogy, and did not take her seriously. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Us laughing about the pen stain on Ms. Pasquale’s cheek that she doesn’t notice for two hours. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci regarded me like she was afraid I was going to shatter to pieces in front of her. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Before seventh period, I drop in and tell Ms. Steck I’m skipping lit mag this week. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

I look up and see Ms. Simon’s serious, sad expression. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

And that is how I found myself starting my junior year in Ms. Gruwell's class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon grew vegetables in her front yard. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

Thankfully the crossing guard, Ms. Post, was there to wake Trey up. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Daddy stays with Ms. Rosalie for the rest of the service and later helps her when the family follows the casket out. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Disabled and without adequate legal assistance, Ms. Banks was coerced into pleading guilty to killing a child who had never existed along with her sister, Ms. Tucker. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rubin started yelling louder now, like she was getting annoyed that nobody was listening. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Evans came and got me back to my seat. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

When we were riding in the ambulance, Ms. Rubin asked me if I knew why Jack hit me. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

And besides, she hadn’t wanted Ms. Morales to know about the key and its secret hiding place in the couch leg. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Hello, class. My name is Ms. O’Donnell, and I will be your homeroom and first-period teacher for the school year,” she said as she wrote her name on the board. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Jay answers the phones at Christ Temple, so I expect Ms. Clark to go right into explaining the situation to her. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

George, Jeff, and Ms. Davis went into the boys’ bathroom together. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

And so my heart was banging when Ms. Platt walked over to us. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Thank you so much for allowing Lucy to come over,” Ms. Sitton says. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell moved off to the side, still speaking into her phone with animated flair. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell turned back to where George had been, but George had already disappeared to her seat. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Yes, it was a birthday present from my husband,” Ms. Fender said politely. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Lewis, I need a little more time,” Jay says. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Mac asked Grace to take me back to the guidance office. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I open my notebook, uncap my pen, rest my chin in my hand, and stare at a spot on the whiteboard just a bit to the side of Ms. Rochambeau’s head. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Livingstone shakes her head and calls on someone else. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z

"And I heard Jordans cost, like, eighty bucks," John John followed, again stealing Ms. CeeCee's line. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Daniel looks down at the ground, though, instead of nodding to show Ms. Dale she got things right. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

That decision was not made by Ms. G but by the coach. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

As soon as Ms. Jacobs releases us, I shove my way down the crowded hallway to my locker. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

I jump up to my feet and thank Ms. Blair before dashing out of her office. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

And as I watched the very beautiful, very talented Ms. Taylor back onto the street, the only thing I was thinking was how completely unworthy, how utterly un-Stan, I really was. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

One student even said, “Gangs don’t die, Ms. G, they multiply,” as if there was no solution in sight. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Why do adults get to have all the power? Mr. Kiley and Ms. Wyman both say, ‘Work within the system.’ The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hayes was now on her knees, breathing hard, and the sleep on her breath stung my nostrils. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales and Finn were already out of the room, headed for the basement stairs. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

We stood next to our desks and waited for Ms. Laverne to tell us what to do next. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Did you talk to Mrs. Fisher about this, or to Ms. Marlee when you saw her?” Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

The words you miss just tell me what you don’t yet know, Ms. Laverne always said. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Davis pointed her directly into Principal Maldonado’s office and advised George to follow. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“So when Ms. Washington gave us the assignment, that was it. I was done making excuses. That’s why I did my presentation on Glenn Burke.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

“What all of you have been doing here is the same thing,” Ms. Simon says. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum smiles again and waits patiently in the silence that lingers. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

In Washington, D.C., it was obvious to Ms. Gruwell that everybody chose the people they felt more comfortable with. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rubin said she had to go back to class but that she would call Mom and Dad later to check in. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

Just then, Ms. Tannenbaum, who has been circling the room, stops by our group. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I stood there feeling like an orphan until Ms. Tannenbaum walked me over to Edna’s bunch and said I was joining them, even though the group was already full. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Taggart looked so young, it was sometimes hard to remember she had a child of her own—a little boy I'd seen running around campus like a Jack Russell terrier. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gievers suggested that we file individual lawsuits on my behalf soon because of statute of limitations laws. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Maybe Ms. Morales is just one of those people who deletes text messages right after she reads them, Emma told herself. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Porter looks up from her own journal entry to beam at me and say, “Welcome, Maisie.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Remember how scared we were the first time Ms. Laverne brought us in here? Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd and Mr. Miller watched Clayton open the car door and get inside. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Axel turns left the moment they enter the main office, splits off from the people talking to Ms. Dale, and goes straight for a seat at the round table in the back of her room. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Mary, the librarian, waves at me and I nod at her. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

And then I saw our science teacher, Ms. Solomon, come out. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Jackson, we don’t stand a chance against an invasion. And there will be an invasion.” The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

It is only the third week of school and Ms. Wyman needs a vacation. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

When they announced the July picnic, I told Ms. Sandnes I did not want to go. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Kline closed her eyes and thought for a minute. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum told us she wants us to use unusual supplies. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Powell, as well as the school’s IT department, confirmed for me that the yearbook staff have individual logins,” Headmaster Clarkson said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

As we walked across the quad, Ms. Sandnes pointed out the six coed cottages, each housing twelve children, which were spaced around a circular drive. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He wanted to tell Ms. Hussey that he’d been thinking about important stuff, but he didn’t know how to say it. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

I’m really going to miss Ms. G and her class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. G introduced the word called “misogyny” and everyone in the class was like “What?” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The Oxford English Dictionary adds the gender-neutral prefix Mx. to its lexicon as an alternative to Mr., Ms., Mrs., and Miss. It also adds the word cisgender. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Of course, I’m not about to tell Ms. Rochambeau that. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The adults exchange phone numbers, and Ms. Sitton asks if I have any allergies. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

So even Ms. Morales realizes Mom is in danger? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon asked to keep the field guide, so she could write up comments for me. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

He give me papers to sign, and Ms. D. tole me what all they mean. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

He was holding it low, underneath the table, so Ms. Jenna couldn’t see. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“But the people put in camps were American,” Ms. McCrea responded. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

The week after the community meeting, Ms. Habibi and Mr. Dolan started a bunch of assemblies the whole seventh grade had to attend. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs, the school guidance counselor, was there. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Lord Jesus,” Ms. Felicia says from the doorway. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Not only does Ms. Washington direct the shows up at the high school, but she also stars in most of the productions at the Playhouse. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

That day, Ms. Laverne pushed us out—from the Familiar to the Unfamiliar. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Holly hits the starting note, I ignore the trembling in my leg, find my voice, and hear myself softly and clearly sing the words to my very first solo. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

As soon as I walked into Ms. G’s second period class, I picked up The Color Purple, a novel written by Alice Walker. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

One of Ms. Monroe’s colleagues swears me in, and I promise on the Bible to tell the truth. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Still undecided, I go to talk to Ms. Parker at the end of the day. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell encouraged me to talk with my mom about what had happened. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

"Ms. Raz," I say, trying to find a way out of this. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She started the Fulton Firebirds two years ago at the suggestion of her mentor, a Black businesswoman we call Ms. Monica, who is the head lawyer at Coke, and who also is a former softballer. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

Ms. Smith has us do grammar exercises with sentences we’ve written in our journals. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

The desk had probably been in the same room since the school was built; it might have been even older than Ms. Udell. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender took the chair on my other side, smoothing her black skirt as she crossed her legs. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd peeked inside Clayton’s room but didn’t cross the threshold. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“Sadly, lies will often drown out the truth,” Ms. Washington says. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I remembered poor Ms. Castellan in her kitchen, waiting for her son to come home. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Freedman, can you please send María Luisa to the office?” The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

Once the other teacher is gone, Ms. Rochambeau turns back to me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, This is my first year to have Ms. Gruwell as my English teacher. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I tuned in again as Ms. Rubin started reading off the names of the kids who’d made the High Honor Roll because we were supposed to stand up when our names were called. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

After Ms. Kathy found Ellie Farmers number, they spoke to Mrs. Farmer on the phone, and she suggested they visit in person. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blinny says, “Well, this paper is from a while ago.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

That was when Ms. Fender hurried across the room. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I hear Ms. D. honk, and I left to start work at my new job. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Honey, tell me how you pronounce your full name,” Ms. Stanley says before we enter a loud classroom. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Benson would ask why and I could pretend I was embarrassed about filling out a love survey. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

The Gustano kids hesitated, seeming equally terrified of Ms. Morales and the police surrounding them. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Washington gets all excited about a lesson, she gets real theatrical and starts speaking in this dramatic, booming voice like she would if she were on a stage. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I slide over to Ms. Washington and hold up my hand. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

“It’s nice to see you, Ms. Holmes,” Davis said, offering a handshake. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

And they didn’t even make a face when Ms. Rubin told them to come on my side, which a lot of kids do when they think I’m not looking. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Whenever Ms. Parks came to town, I'd be invited to listen. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Two minutes before the buzzer sounds to set us free at the end of the day, the loudspeaker orders me to see the counsellor, Ms. Rostoff, in the conference room. Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

It’s ironic how Ms. G is helping us write about an undeclared war, and that night she was helping us fight it. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I’m walking out the door when Ms. Warner calls out, “Happy weekend, G. See you on the dark side of Sunday. Get it? The dark side of Sunday? Monday!” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Bethune asked me about you—said she’d seen you at the park with a camera and that you really liked photography.” Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

When the bell to end recess rang, Ms. Udell met her class in the playground instead of waiting for them upstairs as she usually did. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“We can switch partners in a few hours,” Ms. Sitton adds. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd said firmly, “Tell yourself, ‘I must not sleep in class. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

One of the girls who volunteered was in the concert choir, but she was not in Ms. G’s class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

She saw how pumped I was yesterday when Ms. Washington told me I’d be up second this afternoon. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Keen writes “Dominant/Recessive” on the board. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales’s clothes might as well have been shouting, “Hey! Everybody! Look at me!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Patterson and Ms. Minerva had worked at the same school for over thirty years. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Nothing’s wrong with that, Ms. Laverne said, being a teacher/mind reader. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Normally the Trazon got me through these annoying moments pretty easily, but for one reason or another—it might have been the chat in the stacks with Ms. Banks—I’d skipped my after-school meds. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. Alvarez gave me a cheery “Good morning” and told me to find an empty desk. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was clear that this was the way Ms. Brown wanted it, and everybody understood and respected that. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Banks, looking luscious and lean in a long flowered dress, appeared beside the metal box, the group of geeks gathered around Mr. Switzer all tumbled aside. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Noah, your son was laughing while we were hitting him.” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

The demand was so intense that only a handful of people were selected to join the class senior year; the majority of the students have had Ms. Gruwell since they were freshmen. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

She nearly hit Ms. Hoffman, the ancient English teacher who once told Toby he was nothing when he got caught stealing chocolate milk. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

“So...you know that creative arts show Ms. Lafontaine told us about today?” Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

She had Ms. Brenda, from upstairs, come down and babysit us both every night, making sure Jazz was all changed and fed, and burped and put to sleep. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

He put his shirt in the sink and ran water on it, but Ms. Davis told him to hurry up. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

After fifth, Fiona rushes me clear across campus to the 900 Wing and is panting as she rolls me up to the front of the classroom, where Ms. Rucker is erasing the board. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Beth just wants to ask you something.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morengo put a hand on Stanley's shoulder and told him to hang in there. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Having Ms. Morales watch him and Natalie now—and dart behind the drapes so he didn’t see her—just scared him more. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau raises her eyebrows, but it isn’t the Raised Eyebrow of Disappointment—it’s like a Raised Eyebrow of Very Impressed. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

There were a bunch of “No, Ms. Owens” and then Buck and Troy faded away. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Ms. McCrea got up from her seat in the front row and waited for Elle to join her at the microphone. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales handed the phone back, and Emma peeked over Chess’s shoulder. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Keaton? I’m sorry to interrupt, but a friend of mine wanted you to read this.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Just like when Samira had paired with me for the stretches, Ms. Platt seemed to be cheering me on, happy when I finally did a straightforward punch “clean and sharp.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

That it was bare and cold and smoky, heavy bags hanging from the ceiling that Ms. Adams gave bare-knuckle jabs and right hooks to. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau is bustling about up in front, in charge of the whole thing. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“I want to have my ear cartilage pierced like Ms. Sandnes.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

But now Ms. Fender wouldn’t look away from me. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I did not know what Ms. Sandnes knew: I had a family. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rosalie told her to bring me to her house the next day and that she better not say a word about paying her. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Walker, who was in desperate need of money, had to sell the land which had been in her family for generations. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“And you truly feel that Ms. Rachpaul and her young child were complicit?” The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“Yes, Ms. Watson. You’ve been helpful. Thank you for coming in.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mom taught me to always call adults by Ms. or Mr. whatever their last name is, unless they say it’s okay to use their first name. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Don’t become the next cautionary tale,” Ms. Ramos had said, giving a strong warning to us rising ninth-graders in the room. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Through the kitchen doorway I could see Thalia sitting at the table while Ms. Castellan bandaged her wounded leg. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Singh’s class lets out the next day, I head for the library again. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

“You and Biddy are going to be roommates,” Ms. Evans say, like she’d just hand me chocolate cake with a money filling. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Axel’s brain is not on the truck, though; it is on the driver, who isn’t Ms. Berrios. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I swear I could hear Ms. Webber suck in her breath as she tried to figure out how to answer. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

When I reach Ms. Singh’s room, I stop outside to take a deep breath. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

‘You still need to learn music,” Ms. Parker says. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ramirez comes out before we can answer and waves hello to Ruby. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

It said: Dear Ms. Leep, Thank you very much for your letter. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Chess started to hand the phone over to Ms. Morales, but Emma said, “Wait a minute.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

He’s still upset about Ms. Fender’s decision, I thought. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

No one raises their hand, and Ms. Jacobs snaps the top back onto the marker and faces us. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rosalie took her in until my parents eventually got an apartment of their own. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Finishing a conversation with Ms. Steinert always made him feel like he had just escaped from drowning. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Okay, guys, you can talk about Star Wars stuff at recess,” said Ms. Petosa cheerfully. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

He had to steady himself by holding on to Ms. Morales’s desk. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tomoko has been taking care of us since I was a baby. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Delamino took us out to have lunch at a real restaurant. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rosalie pats the end of the sofa closest to her, so I sit there. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

It was like that until I transferred to Ms. Gru- well’s class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I face Ms. Washington, standing in front of the whiteboard, and when she sees me look her way, she glances at Zoey and then crosses her hands over her chest, hunches her shoulders, and smiles. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

At school, I’m so wiggly that Ms. Saintima asks if I have ants in my pants. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

Having to sit and watch everyone else is even worse than getting Ms. Rochambeau’s Raised Eyebrow of Disappointment. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I have to go to rehearsal for the talent show with Ms. Smith. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Evans call me and that fool Biddy in her office. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Just chilling, you know, hanging with Ms. B. I heard you got a hot date tonight with Weird Painting Dude.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

Most people are still keeping them secret, but one, in particular, is tossed out for Ms. Steck and me to hear. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

You can tell Ms. Tannenbaum is happy by her big smile. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

On the day her class voted on the attribution of each of the thirty-five paintings, Ms. Hussey was oddly quiet. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

In the next instant, he heard Ms. Morales scream, “Watch out!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

A good daughter, one of Ms. Gruwell’s favorite students, and now I have an amazing new friend—but I’m lying to my mom, Ms. G, and Zlata. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

As he walked along the familiar corridor, he thought over what Ms. Steinert had told him. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Now it’s definitely your turn, Lucy, unless you want me to talk about the teachers, too. Ms. Fleming went through a nasty divorce over the summer.” The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Be good for your teachers and Ms. Morales.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Delamino told Quincy she got her a job in the bakery part of the Brown Cow grocery store. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs hits her marker against her hand and stares at us for a second. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

It ended with two of the Zeno-lovers talking her down in the back of the room along with Ms. Steck promising that the class wouldn’t hurt her GPA. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

“No thank you, Ms. Lucas. The club situations we were in will not work for us this year,” Jasmine states. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, This is the poem I wrote that Ms. G asked me to read to Richard Riley at the dinner. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I read the number of Auntie Buzz’s checking account to Ms. Young, who said she would send Buzz the paperwork right away. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Felicia calls for her in the background. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“I'm going to invite Sister Freeman to come up and give a word about the injustice that took place tonight,” Ms. Ofrah says. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd always had a good reason why they couldn’t go. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci’s voice sounded scratchy and distant, like a faded recording. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Mr. Gibbs leaned over and gave Ms. Kathy a peck on the lips. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blinny says, “Sorry. The desk is much too short for you, Mason. You are by far the tallest Dragon user.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker calls the trumpeters to the stage. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner assures her that it is somewhere. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Then like I did in Ms. Washington’s class, I act out the story of Glenn Burke. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

“You don’t have to decide right this second,” Ms. Fender said. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Fear,” she says, “is more powerful than pain. So is there anything you’d like to say, before I inject Ms. Prior?” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn’t like I was going to be happy to see Ms. Jameson, a lady I had known most of my life from the neighborhood, sad. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

This wouldn’t have happened if Ms. Petosa had been there, of course, but there was a substitute teacher that day, and subs never really know what’s going on. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Ms. Penny types “casket” and “Till” in the computer’s search bar. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs smiles, but I feel like her words are just for me. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

“First, I need a shirt of Gabriel’s. Something he wore often, like a favorite T-shirt or something,” Ms. Kline said in a saner manner than I expected. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Ms. Baigre was stunned to hear from the boy who had shot her, but she was moved by his call. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rannells and Georgie headed off to a morning of fancy dresses, and the guys went to explore the world’s best literature. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

He is the subject of schoolwide speculation, and slight scandal, having once been married to Ms. Sagan, who teaches French. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Another staff member helped peel us off the car while Ms. Sandnes climbed into the driver’s seat. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Many have not accomplished the position very well, but Ms. Gruwell has succeeded. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

"There's nothing I can do for your friend," said Ms. Morengo. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

Our gym teacher, Ms. Connors, is teaching us to play tennis. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Of course, right when I threw my pencil was when Ms. Jenna had decided to stroll back inside the study room. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

So I really try to focus on the lesson, but I’m having trouble keeping up with Ms. Rucker’s overheads. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sandnes led the way down the hallway and poked her head in an open door. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

He could teach Ms. Warner a thing or two. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell wanted us to realize that we could change the way things were, and Miep wanted to take Anne’s message and share it with the world. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tammy a takes a deep breath and smiles at me again. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

It’s partly my music teacher Ms. Holly’s fault for getting me hooked on it last year when she was trying to get me to sing for our winter recital. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Keaton stops me as I’m leaving English to let me know that my final timed essay has to be on The Tempest. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

By making the choice to stay in Ms. G’s Class since my freshman year, I’ve forced myself to fit the cause. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I also took little Ms. Jordan out of my wallet and laid her on the bed beside the list. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum nods thoughtfully and tugs on one of her earrings. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. introduce me to the store manager. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hayes ran them down to me every time I came over. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Griegson shut the door and put the crate back in her truck. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Washington drags her stool to the back of the class and sits. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Singh walks down the hall and catches sight of us in the library window. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

The whole rest of school, my stomach was squirmy about what Ms. Fender had said to me, and also about taking the bus home. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Jeremy had taken advantage of the fact that Ms. Murphy had stepped out into the hall to speak with another student. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

A private staircase stretched up and out of view to Ms. Lee’s floor. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune pursed her lips and reviewed the glossy black-and-white image. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Like, I hate that I can’t stop it from saying things—and can’t stop my body from jumping up and moving around when Ms. Laverne tells us to stay in our seats. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Ford, Robert and his buddy are well known at this station. They’re both bad actors.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I haven’t done homework in two months, it’s true, but I always do my reading for Ms. Smith. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Tell me about yourself, Biddy. Ms. Delamino said that you lived with your grandmother.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

With a dazed smile Fadi thanked Ms. Bethune and headed home, a new spring in his step. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“You need to adjust your attitude,” Ms. Weber says. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Kline, if it’s all right with you, could you please not talk for the rest of the ride?” my father said bluntly, dirt smeared across his forehead. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z

Ms. Winter didn’t even try to say my name. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“This is a warrant, Ms. McQuade. We need to search your son’s bedroom.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune had prepared chemical baths in three trays and set them up in the long metal sink. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

But like she had back in her office, Ms. Taggart gathered herself. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

And sure enough, moments later, Ms. Albright gathers everyone in a circle on the stage. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ofrah takes my hand and leads me through the crowd. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“And I also see that Ms. Cadence already has one guest inside and has not marked down that she’s expecting another. Now unless you can produce your ticket, I’m afraid I must insist you leave.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

I ask, “Will Ms. Min let me wear my earmuffs sometimes?” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Clark picks up her phone and dials. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I’m standing by the door to Ms. Washington's room, looking down the long hallway toward the cafeteria. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I glanced over to the table where Ms. Sandnes was sitting. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

I finally saw her in Ms. Smith’s room. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Ms. O’Dell, why don’t we take care of this paperwork first?” the mortician said. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

They took the suitcases inside, and Ms. Morales pointed out where everyone would sleep. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“This is not a pure karate class, Ms. Brennan—we incorporate several martial arts. But we do use a little Japanese, so if you don't understand something, always feel free to ask.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“That means that Ms. Prior engages in very little reward-seeking behavior.” Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Smith steps out onstage to welcome everyone. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Emma wasn’t embarrassed, but it felt really weird to walk out the school door with Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Owens glared at me for a moment and then she left too. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Lucy, thank you for coming to visit our school,” Ms. McCleary begins. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci was supposed to be an oxygen molecule, but her outfit—pieced together with coat hangers, duct tape, and cardboard—carried the unfortunate whiff of homemade desperation. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

After some wrangling, the judge said he would allow Ms. Gievers to write each child a letter, which the department had to deliver by a certain date. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Every day after school I’d go to the library, where Ms. Paul would watch me until Ma came home. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell’s focus turned to the bubble of ebullience bouncing in front of her. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Once the younger students had filed out, Ms. Udell spoke to the fourth graders and the family members in the audience. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Thornton gives her a little nod before turning to help Ms. Sitton. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

After the proper introductions were made by Ms. Gruwell, she made her entrance. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He remained silent, glancing slowly back and forth from Ms. Taggart to me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

It isn’t like Ms. Dale’s questions are hard to answer, but Axel doesn’t want to pull his thoughts from the planning with Daniel. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The topic, “Personal Reactions,” was written on the board in Ms. Udell’s careful print. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Micah’s mom, Ms. Rosen, is the religious one at their house. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

“She had good reason to cry,” Ms. Morales said, her voice tense. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Then the tardy bell rings and everyone falls silent, waiting for Ms. Rucker to speak. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

I almost thought he was going to rattle off some conspiracy theory, but Ms. Jacobs bailed him out. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

They offered to play a tribute, but Ms. Byrd thanked them kindly and firmly and said, “No blues music of any kind.” Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Banks squatted down beside us, she barely looked at me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Saintima settles our class down, I keep thinking of the dream from the night before. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

We just got off the phone with Ms. Ofrah, who said the grand jury will announce their decision in a few hours. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

And then Ms. Griegson gave a sharp whistle, and the hawk looked at her too, just as she threw a handful of something on the ground. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

“It’s official,” announced Ms. Wolin, picking Tater up for a goodbye snuggle. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

“You surprised me yesterday, George,” Ms. Udell said, her reading glasses perched on her head. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Since I’m white and my parents make a lot of money, I probably could have gotten out of Ms. G’s class if my parents had made a big enough fuss. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker wears a long sweater as loose as her hair around her face. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Best of all, I was too busy most of the time to worry about losing my mother—and now Ms. Sandnes. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Friendly has been very generous to this school. I need to thank her.” Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

I decided Ms. Griegson probably couldn’t steal my chickens in front of everybody, and I didn’t see her around anyway. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Bethune had called them together after receiving notification from the contest the day before. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

From what Grace says, Ms. Washington really wanted to be in Bye Bye Birdie, but she has an out-of-town wedding the opening weekend and would’ve missed half the performances. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

All I saw from the corner of my eye was that someone had walked in wearing street clothes, and that Ms. Platt was speaking to him at the entrance. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

From the front of the room, Ms. Porter claps and says, “Okay, students. Can I have your attention up here, please?” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Before the end of class, Ms. Steck takes the shoe box off Clay’s desk and tallies the votes. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

I think Ms. G saw our initial lack of interest, so she decided to add a little incentive in order to get the class to participate a little more. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I look at Ms. Ofrah, but I can barely see her for all the tears. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum turns the fan on again to dry her faster and nods in approval. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Except for Ms. G., I don’t know a single female who’s graduated from high school, let alone gone to college. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He pulled out the envelope and handed it to Ms. Bethune, who was passing around sheets of paper. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

The next morning, Ms. Byrd told Clayton, “No more falling asleep in class.” Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“Slim Shady? What’d you do, watch 8 Mile before you got here? You need to upgrade your info, Ms. Fabulous. You heard of Big Sean?” American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Cooke, under a lot of emotional stress, Sparrow tends to check out from whatever situation she’s in. She might physically be in one place, but mentally she’s pretty far away.” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Finally she and Mr. Dolan left the room, and Ms. Fender told us to hurry to our lockers to get our instruments. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs gives another little sigh and then asks us, “How are everyone’s eyeball journals coming along?” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

She scribbles a little, and I look in my notebook at my paradox that I already sent to Ms. Steck via e-mail. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blair stands up to check on me one last time. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

A swish and thud come from behind the bookcase where Ms. Blinny is. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lee turned back to Emily, her face softened with an apologetic smile. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly glances at me and then continues to speak to the room. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Just a kid who doesn't have to sign in at the hospital because everybody, especially Ms. Melinda, who sits at the front desk, knows I'm Dr. Lancaster's grandson. Sunny 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker tells everyone I’m in the trombone class now. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

If Ms. Singh noticed them while she was cutting—and I don’t see how she couldn’t have—she doesn’t say anything. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales stepped farther out into the street, closer to all the police. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“We have scheduled a full day of workshops in April to address the emotional needs of the students,” Ms. Jacobs said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Before I can think of what to say, though, Ms. Tannenbaum comes to my rescue. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

In English, Ms. Smith puts a hand on my shoulder and Post-it note on my desk. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Her voice got a little louder, but other than that, Ms. Morales kept talking as if Natalie hadn’t said anything. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

"Sorry," I mumble, trying to hide the bowl of water and rice from Ms. Raz's squinty glare. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Even though they weren’t here when we came back going the other direction with Ms. Morales? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

When the day finally ends, I walk into Ms. Parker’s classroom. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“We met with Ms. Wyman on Thursday. We told her that our party was going to represent the voice of minority students. She didn’t tell us then that we couldn’t run.” The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

The group stepped outside, and Ms. Halliday explained who she was and what had happened. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender stood and took a few quick steps over to her desk. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dillinger has written a website address down on the board. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey and Mr. Watch were talking intently, their heads close together. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gievers asked, “Do you remember putting children into an empty garbage can and beating them while they were in the can?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“Ms. McCrea says her goodbyes, and we’re back to the starting lineup. It’s been a pretty slow lunch, and the shot clock is ticking.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

It was easier to let go of this when he was with Ms. Dale and Daniel. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

And anyway, I couldn’t see a reason to share our lunchtime habits with Ms. Wardak. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Or maybe Ms. Hussey had found the letter blowing around, too! Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

I can’t wait to tell Daddy that Ms. Jacobs taught us something that wasn’t from a dead white man’s perspective. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

That was the day Ms. Keen wore a purple dress with bright blue roses. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Everyone’s all right, Ms. Watson, we just need to talk to you about what you did on Saturday evening,” Gaskill said. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs seemed to be sincerely upset by what had happened. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. López says, with her hands on her hips, trying to look tough but failing, because she’s probably not even five feet tall. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

I had a history of being difficult in Ms. Solomon’s class. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

She tested the dust on the top of the bureau, and then, standing on the bed, wrote in huge cursive curlicues, “Ms. Galadriel Hopkins.” The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

Hearing about Rosa Parks and her protest showed me that there is hope for me and all the students in Ms. G’s classes to truly be catalysts for change. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell does things that are so smart, yet so simple. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

We’re lucky the way we all got dropped there, the way we all ended up in Ms. Laverne’s class together, right? Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Apparently, she doesn’t really get along all that well with Ms. Griegson. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Kurtzburger rose again and knocked on a door a few feet down the hall. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Whitlock, who my mom used to watch all the time, asked in that weird, phony voice newspeople always talk in. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

When he looked up, holding his head, Ms. Treadwell stood before him, tapping her toe. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wyman is standing there ail of a sudden with her hands on her hips like a cop who’s pulled us over, except there was no siren to warn us. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon opened the cover and looked down at the title page, nodding. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Think we could get Ms. McMillan to meet us at the school this afternoon?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

After she and the curly-haired boy left, only Ms. Laverne and the six of us remained. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly may have been the reason I stood up to sing one song at the recital, but starring in a musical and acting is something I never see myself doing. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales asked Chess as soon as they got back to her house. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

And then, as Finn raced faster than ever toward Ms. Morales, she suddenly screamed, “Watch out!” and police officers appeared at the tops of every fence and started dropping toward the street below. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Ms. G made us do an oral report in front of the class about what we wanted to be. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey ended the class by saying, “Got it? First find, then do. Who knows where this will take us?” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. O'Brien suggests that if Mr. Harmon had actually cased the drugstore for the robbers, he would have seen Ms. Henry. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

They out-cried Ms. Byrd and Clayton, and all of Cool Papa Byrd’s family seated on the right-hand side of the church. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

I thought he agreed they were my chickens, not Ms. Griegson’s. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

I knew Ms. G was up to something, because she’s always trying to do something spontaneous that has some kind of symbolism in it. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

We’ve also formed a club with Ms. Simon as our teacher sponsor. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

We been here a week when Ms. D. come by. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

At last Ms. Fender walked to the front of the room. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

After I quit, Ms. Hawkins told me that I had until the middle of October to choose a different club, and that it would have to be approved by her. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

“The two of you got the exact same answers wrong on yesterday’s homework,” Ms. Rubin said, looking at both of us like she was waiting for an explanation. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

Someone in Ms. G’s class reminded us that “187” is the police code for murder. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blum was introducing their new project, speaking, as she always did, with grand hand gestures that Hazel used to find dramatic but now made her fear for the jars of paint. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Halliday requests that you return tomorrow afternoon with the key. She will be here around two o’clock.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey asked, “Why do people assume the thief is just one person? I mean, couldn’t this be a group?” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

It sounded exactly like the letter Ms. Hussey had described to her class. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell dipped into her bag and pulled out a check. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

My history teacher, Ms. McCrea, came over to sign, but the teachers who walked in with her booked it to the lunch trays. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell asked the boys who wished to audition to raise their hands. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Axel needs more clues, more of Ms. Dale’s favorite word: clarify. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The side curtain moved, and Ms. Udell stepped backstage, her face in a scowl. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I gave the envelope filled with checks and cash to Ms. Sandnes for safekeeping before I went to change into play clothes. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

“Nice to see some lovely faces back in the crowd,” Ms. McCrea said from the stage. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

After I said everything I could think of, Ms. Habibi asked the boys if they wanted to speak. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Schwartz said that one of her paintings was at our museum, I decided I needed to see it right away. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Ms. Raz's glasses hang on a thin chain around her neck. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sitton has left out a veggie tray on the coffee table. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

He turns to Ms. Pagett in the doorway and says, "Still warm." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

After the finance club told everyone they’d be discussing early retirement planning at their next meeting, Ms. McCrea looked down at her sheet to see who else was slated to speak. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Anderson, the art teacher, poured pink sugar into a cotton candy machine. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z

It was Ms. Brenda, dressed all up in her Saturday's best, which was the same as her Friday's best, except on Saturday she wore sandals with a heel. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know which Hulk it is, Ms. Williams.” Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

I follow Ms. Albright to the dressing room, where Martin is flopped all over a plastic chair, winding the end of his beard around his finger. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

The voice interrupts my thoughts, and I realize Ms. Weber is talking to me. Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

When I told Ms. Laverne that, she smiled and said, Exactly. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Adams must have noticed me looking at her work and my work. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“You have to stop playing. I’m here to work with Ms. Fender on my solo.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

So I thought about my chickens, and I went inside and asked Ms. O’Malley where the meeting room was. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Simon from school was in the dunk tank. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

“No way. No delay. Get typing,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

By the time I get there, Ms. Rochambeau has already started the meeting. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Seconds later, Bit's mother, Ms. Burns, came from the back and was greeted by all of them—the Low Cuts—holding cups of fresh ice cream. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“Great answer! And we’re proud of you as well,” Ms. Ochoa said. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

I tried to stop her, but Ms. Faraci cut me off. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

But our teacher, Ms. Laverne, was tall and soft-spoken and patient. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

What if I froze while Ms. Campbell interviewed me—live—on her vlog? Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“I’m not grading you on your response, Ms. Crane,” Mr. Quisling said. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Before Ms. Udell could say anything else, George closed her eyes and began. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

But really she was scrolling back through the text conversation, to see what Mom had told Ms. Morales earlier in the day. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey gave him all the ideas about attribution that went into the thief’s letters. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

“You could do that in here,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Come along, gang,” said Ms. Bethune with a wide smile. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

I bring the leftovers to rehearsal, and Ms. Albright lets us have a cake picnic on the stage. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

I really didn’t want to go anywhere near Ms. Griegson’s farm. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

I don’t worry about what excuse I’ll give Ms. Fleming at the end of class. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Albright is sitting next to Taylor on one of the platforms, pointing at something in Taylor’s script. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

“How can I help you all today?” he asked Ms. McMillan. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. CeeCee started to count them out, and a few seconds later there were eighteen pieces of candy in front of them. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Connors tells me to hit the ball. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Washington told her about the argument we had in class.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

I just looked inside, and there, at the head of the room, writing stuff on the board, was Ms. Griegson. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Brennan, I just asked the students to sit. Have you studied karate or other martial arts before?” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Alvarez read some announcements from a computer printout, but there was nothing about the soccer team. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“My mom likes to sing when she’s stressed,” Daniel says, like he can’t help himself from adding ideas to Ms. Dale’s list, or whatever it is she’s writing on her desk. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I didn’t want to tell Ms. Faraci about Charlie and Zooey, so I said, “Yeah. It was all right. You? Tell me you didn’t spend the whole break buried in books.” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I’m just about to ask if Fina can stay longer—another night, even—when Ms. Ramirez drains her cup and stands to go. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Finn smiles and says, “I’m a psychotherapist, not a psychologist. Many people make that mistake. I assure you the level of care is the same.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“He turned it into this whole performance. Ms. Washington ate it up.” A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales had insisted she leave her notebooks in the car, so Emma had been reduced to writing potential code keys on napkins and awards tickets, and stuffing them in her pocket. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly stares at us from the front of the classroom with her eyebrows raised. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

The woman police officer comes to the door of the den and talks into Ms. Pagett's ear. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs said when we turn in our journals, we can paper-clip together any pages we don’t want her to read. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

But I think maybe it had to do with being a musician: Ms. Fender turned out to be a great listener. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Actually, it was his mother, Ms. Janice, dressed in a mini skirt and a mini-er shirt, trotting down the steps, holding an overnight bag. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Even if everything is fine, what if we have to sit here so long that Ms. Rochambeau can’t get me to the bus stop before Bryce and Aurora get off the bus? The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

From what Ms. G has told us, she will not take any money from us, and she is helping us out of the kindness of her heart. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

And we definitely didn’t have time to explain seventh graders, if Ms. Wardak didn’t understand things. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker makes us promise to keep practicing. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Like that thing Ms. Laverne said about how we have to harbor each other, you remember? Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“But don’t worry, Ms. Yen. I’m willing to negotiate for their release. I’ll rent Fred back to you for three hundred thousand dollars! Cash!” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

And because Ms. Dale has also known Axel through her five shades of hair color and four years of school, she adds, “It’s important. I want to go over a weather-related drill with you.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Simon popped up out of the water. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Having English after PE is awful because Ms. Jacobs is tough and she hates tardies. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ofrah arranged for me to do an interview with one of the national news programs today—exactly a week before I testify before the grand jury next Monday. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“I’m walking our friend Daniel back to his homeroom,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker said I could tell her on Monday, but no matter what I choose, music class will be a disaster. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I told Ms. Gruwell, “Nobody cares about what I do, so why should I bother to come to school? Why should I waste my time when I have better things to do?” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

But Ms. Morales was knocked sideways, and she would have fallen if Natalie hadn’t clung to her so tightly. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Most of our neighbors still felt that way about that house, and I think now the reason why is mainly because of Ms. Janice. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Ms. Port greeted me with a wide smile. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Say something to tease somebody and Ms. Blinny will send you out. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

I am reminded of a story Ms. Gruwell read in her sophomore class, and I recently saw on video. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

My teacher Ms. Washington’s actually the one who got Grace interested in theater in the first place. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to ask you one more question, Ms. Candice Miller. Just to be clear, how you answer will dictate what happens next.” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“She always knows what to say. Thanks, Ms. Keaton. Have a good summer.” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Ms. Clark sat behind the front desk computer, her lunch spread out, tuna on white bread with a bag of Utz crab chips. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell turned her attention to the small woman, who had pulled over a spare chair and settled herself quite comfortably at Ms. Udell’s desk. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Who did this?” was the first thing he said, shouting at Ms. Rubin. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

“We can ask Ms. Ivey about it when she gets back.” Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Isaiah, let’s respect Angel and let her finish,” Ms. Marlee says. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hayes kept their house super clean, so we didn’t have to worry about tripping over nothing. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Still, Ms. Banks was pretty gentle with the lecture. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci stood at the Smart Board trying to explain covalent bonds, which we were supposed to have reviewed the previous night. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Matt is leaning over another table, but when Ms. Rochambeau calls everyone to attention, he quickly takes his seat. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Simeon nailed down what he was going on about before they stopped to talk to Ms. Post. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

When the beanbags are back where they belong and the table is clear and smells like the lemon spray Ms. Dale likes to use, she says, “Let’s sit.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“I just ate,” Ms. Jones said, before turning to her son. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

They were the ones Ms. Wockley would wag her finger and shake her head at whenever they walked down the hall or sat together and had secret meetings at lunch. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Close enough to the rest of the class not to be considered missing, but far enough away that Ms. Chenoweth couldn’t see their upgraded lunch. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

I wondered if Ms.Fender had bought it for herself; it was hard to imagine being the kind of person who spent money on fake-marble water bottles. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Muhammad, can I go to the bathroom?” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sandnes received her master’s degree in social work, became a licensed counselor, and still works at The Children’s Home as the counseling services manager. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Treadwell asked him if he was getting enough sleep at home, to which he answered yes. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Neither of us can come up with anything much better than the one Ms. Lucas had. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

“Okay,” he says, “did Ms. Oliverio talk to you guys about Rachel Carson?” Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. sigh and say, “Good luck, Quincy.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Maybe he will break the news to Ms. Parker. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

So were all her emails and text messages—except for the automatic ones she’d set up for Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales sighed as she put her seat belt on. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Those were the days Ms. Laverne and my uncle and even Holly left me alone. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

So when Ms. O’Malley asked for the next volunteer, even though my stomach was turning over and over like on that spinning ride that my cousin Javier threw up on, I raised my hand. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

It took me a second to realize that by “fellow musician” Ms. Fender meant Samira, not me. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

With Ms. Halliday s help, they formed a foundation to decide how to best use the money. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Eisen informs us that we’re going to continue our weights unit until Tuesday, after which point whoever shows up for the last classes will play softball in the field. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Ms. Banks flagged down the ambulance, already on hand for the event, and the medics loaded Astelle inside. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

We sit by Ms. Blinny’s desk and open up our lunches. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

“I’m here to walk you to Ms. Mac’s class.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell has also encouraged me in my one true love— sports. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

And the “Ms.” is probably an unmarried “Ms.” because no one would marry a miserable person like that. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale knows that running is in Axel’s identity, like his eye color. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum has snacks and a slide show of all of us working so that people don’t get bored waiting in the hall for their turn to tour. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Yen?” said a man in a Pet World polo shirt. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gievers arranged her papers and then placed a bottle of Crystal hot sauce on the table as a silent reminder of why we were there. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

After we made our movie, Ms. Gruwell took us to see Hoop Dreams. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

The last day of school before winter break, Ms. Faraci played a movie about the life of Nikola Tesla. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

What was worse is that they didn’t believe Ms. G was our teacher. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“There’s plenty of room at that table,” Ms. Rucker says without looking over her shoulder. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

“It means trust what your insides are telling you,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

And honestly, I hadn’t meant to give Ms. Wardak any attitude. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

The reason I bring this up is that Ms. Alvarez read the announcement this morning that tryouts for the soccer teams, boys’ and girls’, will start tomorrow. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Rosalie, we weren’t as close—” “I don’t care, baby,” she says. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Something smelled hot in there the day I went to meet Ms. Blinny. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

“Oh, hello, Tori,” Ms. McMillan said as they entered the memorial. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

It made sense the same way that there would be two Natalie Mayhews, the same way that Ms. Morales and Judge Morales undoubtedly held the exact same genes. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Besides having to endure sessions with Ms. Fernandez, I had family therapy with Luke. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

If it were Daniel or Ms. Dale or Dr. Martin, they would just say what they meant. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The exclamation point was gone from Ms. Owens’s voice. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell startled, but she quickly regained her composure. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Then I grabbed my hat and ran upstairs to knock on Ms. Brenda's door. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Although Ms. G wants to teach us next year, as juniors, the other English teachers don’t want to let her. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Everyone in Ms. G’s class is talking about their college application essay that was due today. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

And then, inspired by the sound of their laughter and by this moment, I quickly log in to the YouTube account Ms. Holly gave me. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Valente glanced back at Ms. Clark with a fake smile. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs gives me a look like my heavy breathing is bothering her, and then she asks if anyone wants to share anything from their eyeball journals. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

When Axel is called down to Ms. Dale’s office just before lunch, he knows that drill is coming. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell took the side steps off the stage and sat down in the first row of the audience. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Remember,” Ms. Campbell had said, “this is just a relaxed conversation, no more than five, ten minutes, between two strong Black girls. So have fun with it.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Each instrument class will play one piece, and the choir will sing,” Ms. Parker explains. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

“I suppose I should save all this for Ms. Jacobs,” Stephanie said, laughing while taking a travel pack of Kleenex from her pocket. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“I know, and I do too, but I want to show you this one thing in Ms. Rogers’s room quickly.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Every now and then Mr. Ali or Ms. Jenna or Sunny or Vega would peek their heads inside to check the progress. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Back to school and Ms. Treadwell’s class, with a doctor’s note that said he didn’t have to read The Four Corners of the World in class. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, School’s almost over, and I just found out that we get to have Ms. Gruwell next year! The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I reached over and slid Ms. Lansing’s business card from one corner of the side table to the other. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Ms. Solomon was a terrible artist, but she always encouraged us to draw. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

George still had the same three words on her page when Ms. Udell began her morning announcements. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

George’s row was the last to be called, and the kids in it had their eyes trained on Ms. Udell. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Dear Diary, Tonight, while I was sitting in Ms. G’s class at National University listening to other students’ stories about their families, I couldn’t help but remember my own. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Castellan got shakily to her feet, and I backed away. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

I felt like shouting, “Obviously not, Ms. McCrea!” but I didn’t want to be the suffering kid there to teach the other students a life lesson. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“Type,” Ms. Dale says, like she can see the very thoughts piling up and up in Axel’s head. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

One thing was clear to the sixth graders: In spite of their discussions earlier in the year with Ms. Hussey, the letter as a form of communication was very much alive. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

If there’s one thing I do remember as clear as if it happened an hour ago, it’s the afternoon when Ms. Laverne said to us, Put down your pencils and come with me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

“So, Ms. Muhammad,” Craig said, “tell me a little bit about yourself.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Parker has a donated one I’m using.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly is wonderful, but I’d rather be with my friends. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

According to Ms. Epstein, “She seemed fine, normal. She was in a good mood, she was talking about doing something special for her thirtieth birthday next month.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“You know I had concerns about this placement,” Ms. Willis replied, “but I always say that it’s best for children to be with their family, so I am delighted at how well everything is going.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

We meet back in the auditorium after lunch so Ms. Albright can remind us how awesome we are, and then we head backstage to put our costumes back on for the first scene. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

“I already told Ms. Parker about choir,” I say. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Albright runs after them and the rest of us just kind of stand there. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

"You always say that when we come here. Don't nobody want no stale candy, Ms. CeeCee," Bit said, fighting himself to cool his tone. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

A few students call out their gratitude to Ms. Porter, and everyone is suddenly in motion, laughing with their friends, uncapping markers to write in each other’s yearbooks. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

“If Ms. Crane were plotting an assassination, let’s see how we’d fare in diverting the course of history.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

When Ivy handed all the drawings over to her homeroom teacher, she told Ms. Lafontaine that they were supposed to be seen as one piece, one story. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Griegson watched the chicken scratch around for a few minutes. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

“Oh, wow. These are just wonderful,” Ms. Hawkins says, standing up and moving to her whiteboard. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Like Ms. Parker, I wait for the gym to quiet down. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

"Hello, Ms. Rosalita," she says, and I hear the voice of a child. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure you will discuss it with your parents when you get home,” said Ms. Bethune. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Broome wanted each student to write about being something else. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

As a den mother, Ms. Basset always had her station wagon full of Cub Scouts. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I think they were still mad at Ms. Simon for all those spelling tests she gave last year. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

“You should probably know that we have these drills once a year,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Alvarez, though, wrote his address on the chalkboard and urged everybody who knows Joey to send a card to the family. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

We get books off the shelf and pull up the sites Ms. Tannenbaum tells us to use. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

While they were distracted, Emma took a testing step forward, closer to Ms. Morales and the gap in the fences behind her. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

The situation had been out of his control...fate, as Ms. Bethune had said. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs turns around and writes Nelson Mandela underneath the quote. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Korty was young—the youngest guidance counselor at the school. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

"What kind of camp are you running here, Ms. Walker?" Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“It’s not Ms. Platt’s fault I kicked Callum! She told us not to fight! I just forgot, because I was so mad!” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“I believe Ms. Dale is waiting for you,” she says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“She went for a walk with our other chaperone,” said Ms. Miles. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

They are forgetting the dynamics Ms. Parker taught us in rehearsal. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Patrice already approached our English teacher, Ms. Simon, who enthusiastically supported the idea. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

“We believe the email is linked to the campaign for changing the school’s mascot that your son was participating in,” Ms. McCrea said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. O’Malley asked for volunteers, and an older girl’s hand shot up. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

If I’d never met Ms. G, this would have never happened! The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

That usually helped people understand how to say my name, but it didn’t help Ms. Winter. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Other teachers and parents kept calling out to Ms. Morales, but she kept shepherding the kids toward the parking lot, even as she stayed a few steps back from them. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

It was the next afternoon, and the three Greystone kids had convinced Ms. Morales that they had to stop by their house again to visit Rocket. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I wondered if Ms. Castellan had been so crazy when Luke was little. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dale would say to take the time to clarify, especially with friends. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

All they had to do was grab a poster and go back to Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Holly offered to let me upload it to the drama club YouTube channel,” I say. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. and I talk bidness, and some of it I forget ’bout as soon as she say it, but she write it all down for me to study on. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I said this because I knew their chorus teacher, Ms. Goldenstein, went crazy if kids brought food into the chorus room. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

The fact that Ms. G was willing to get arrested to help us complete a writing assignment was a sign of loyalty, and we respect her more for it. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. McCrea whispered something to her before backing away from the microphone. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

To both Clayton and Ms. Byrd he said, “Next time, I want to see you both. Together.” Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Silently, I collect my things and follow Ms. Rochambeau through the halls and out to the parking lot. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Talk that felt exhilarating in Ms. Hussey’s classroom was nerve-racking elsewhere. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

“I have to get some poster board for my science project,” I told Ms. Sandnes one day while she was restraining Leroy. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

She said, “Ms. Bright, this is Paul Fisher from Lake Windsor Middle School. He wants to play on your soccer team.” Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Back in fourth grade, our teacher, Ms. Diamatis, started calling him Bob English Who Draws because he was always zoning out and doodling with a superfine Sharpie. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Ms. Castellan started humming as she got out peanut butter and jelly and started making a new sandwich. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

“Hello, Isaiah, what brings you down to the office?” asks Ms. Kenney, the secretary. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey listened closely to what the kids were saying, as she always did. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

We walked down the hall behind Ms. Laverne, her heels softly clicking. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs should really stop acting like just because I’m Black, I’m the only one in class who has an opinion about Black stuff. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

I had never read this one—or anything by Ms. Byars, for that matter. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

As Ms. Fender had announced, I was now trumpet section leader, totally focused on our next performance in December. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gruwell thought it would tie in to what we had been learning in class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Candice didn’t know what had happened to change Ms. Jones’s mind, but when Brandon called on Tuesday morning and said that he was off punishment, she didn’t question him about it. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

First, there is no Ms. Dale with her green hair and her games and the way she makes everyone say what they mean. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

My step-bumping is a steady beat in my ears, and I hope that Ms. Parker is right about counting and playing. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wockley's frustration came from the fact that there was always someone spraying something in the hallway. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell started off talking about the vegan recipe of the week and then moved on to responding to comments from last week’s episode. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

“Excuse me, Ms. Ofrah,” Momma says, “but as much as I want that, I want my daughter to have some peace. And privacy.” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Biddy up and tell Ms. D. ’bout how I’m cooking for Lizabeth first pop out the box. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

I nod, and let Ms. Singh lead me out of the bathroom and into the empty hall. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

"My name is Ms. Pagett, and it's not a threat. It's a promise." Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lewis drops her cigarette on the porch and puts it out with the toe of her shoe. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

I’m not an expert like my mom is, but I guess I’m still better at waiting than Ms. Griegson. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

But when we get back to Morning Glory Cottage, Ms. Ramirez’s car is already parked outside. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

On the outside and the inside, Daniel Berrios is a good friend, a great friend, actually—and not just because he checks all the boxes on Ms. Dale’s friendship chart. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. D. didn’t much know what to say to that. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Taggart and I sat in the outer office, barely able to relax in the overstuffed armchairs, and we didn’t speak much. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

My teacher, Ms. Gruwell, is young and determined, but this class is out of control and I bet she won’t last very long. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I draw a picture of Ms. Keen as a robin. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

At the bottom of the article, a single sentence caught Mrs. Richardson’s eye: “Ms. Chow had been informed of her daughter’s whereabouts by a coworker at Lucky Palace, a Chinese restaurant on Warrensville Road.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

That wasn't Ms. Lane's job, to bring that up. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

I came back to school from my own little “three-week vacation” when Ms. Gruwell asked me, “Why have you been absent so much?” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Owens, a PE teacher with a smile that looked like it’d been painted on by a drunk clown, started off by trying to fire us up. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

“Perhaps for attention, perhaps as a joke,” Ms. Washington says. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

“And unfortunately, we didn’t know any movie stars,” Ms. Ramirez says. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

From where Byrd and Dr. Martin and Ms. Berrios stand with hands on hips. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wyman asks, noting that I am the only one standing. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

I waited to make sure Ms. Faraci was finished before I said, “Is this supposed to make me feel better? That the people who bullied you didn’t get what they deserved?” We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I put the jackal mask and toga on Ms. Tannenbaum’s desk and search for paper and pen, but I don’t see any. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I don’t want to see Ms. Jacobs explode. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Maybe she’s a little like Ms. Dale, but maybe she’s also a little like George and wants Axel to stay curious. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

By the sixth week of sixth grade, Ms. Hussey still wasn’t a disappointment. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Monroe gives a long speech about how much she wants justice for Khalil and apologizes that it’s taken this long for us to meet. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Blinny says, “Well, stories about Benny run periodically because they are still trying to find out what happened. You know.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Did you sell a rooster that turns into a red-tailed hawk to Ms. Griegson on purpose? Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

The morning of the picnic Ms. Sandnes came into my room and pulled out my favorite outfit. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Gievers checked her notepad and asked, “Do you recall—” Seeing Mrs. Moss’s smirk, she asked, “Is there something funny about children being abused?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

She reached for a piece of paper from Ms. Morales’s desk and started writing. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci dropped her apple and brushed my hair from my eyes. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lee turned back to Emily, her face softened with an apologetic smile. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Money- penny, the company controller, left to become Comptroller of the Currency. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker raises her arms, and like magic, everyone quiets. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Emily snapped back inside, fearing Ms. Lee would pop out and yell at her about touching the neighbor’s building. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

She would be watching the class while Ms. Udell auditioned students in the hallway. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lucas walks to her desk to grab a box of tissues. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Min and I blow together, one finger up. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs says stuff like this a lot. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

Ten thousand, eighty minutes to turn in the perfect shot to Ms. Bethune. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Griegson looked straight ahead, so I don’t think she saw us. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

He hadn’t included it in the report he had to write in school, hadn’t told Ms. Dale about it or Daniel. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Campbell positioned herself next to me, her cell phone on the stick filming us both as she flashed a way-too-white smile. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

We took our quizzes in silence while Ms. McCrea paced the classroom. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

I bring them back up and cue the sound, and I realize that it’s happening, just like Ms. Smith said it would. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Ms. Delamino rode us in her car to meet the lady that I’m going to do for. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

But, Ms. G recognized our fears and planned a field trip to visit different colleges. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Sit back down,” Ms. Rochambeau says to me. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

For this event, you had to cross over a ten-yard patch of Poisoned Peanut Butter but, as Ms. Owens explained, “Only two of you can wear the Anti-Poison shoes to get across at a time!” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Ms. Spooner was whispering to a kid at the front desk about a book he was checking out. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Barry has been considering the faces of people standing below us. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Keen silently writes their names on the blackboard, along with their current grade. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was at recess, after Ms. Harrison had read us poems in class. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

He looked at the five of us, then at Ms. Laverne. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

I used to bust out crying all the time, and that was always their go-to line—see Ms. Lawrence. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“I want all paradoxes on my desk by Friday,” Ms. Steck says. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

Plus, you had Ms. Bethune all to yourself if you had any problems. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“We will definitely deal with this matter in the appropriate way, I promise,” answered Ms. Rubin, trying to keep her voice calm. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

All the adults, including Ms. McMillian, wore work clothes—jackets and slacks and blouses. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rucker frowns, then looks from me to Rosa and back again. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

Without turning to look at me, she says, “Ms. Finn gave me the number of a neurologist at the University of Chicago. He’s going to run some tests.” A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“Do you have any idea what might have caused the attempt, Ms. Cooke?” Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

It was Ms. Banks who helped me pack up and drove me home even though the concert wasn’t over. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Ms. G said that kids will think of us as heroes and will want to become Freedom Writers, too. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Hi, Ms. Millie!” she says, leaning into the open passenger window. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

Still, the food at Ms. Brown’s funeral was definitely above average. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I told my friends that there was going to be room for a couple of more students in Ms. Gruwell’s class. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“But my school is named after him. That’s why Ms. Jacobs said we should learn about him,” I try to explain. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

“You wrote 8:12, see? I asked you to add a few minutes so I could drop something off in Ms. Tannenbaum’s room.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Penny doesn’t say a word, just hugs her. Ghost Boys 2018-04-17T00:00:00Z

Here’s an example: my English teacher, Ms. Hardwick, is a wolf in cheap clothing. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

A fact that no one has shared with Axel before, not Ms. Dale or Dr. Martin, not Emmett or even A. P. Brown’s Collection of North American Birds. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“Thank you for stopping by, Ms. Watson. We really are very grateful to you.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

The phrase as a den mother is attached to Ms. Basset’s station wagon. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jeff sat in a folding chair next to Ms. Davis, facing the window, kicking the desk until Ms. Davis told him to quit it. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau pulls the neighboring student desk over and sits down in it. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The day before, Ms. Laverne had found the six of us sitting in the corner of the lunchroom, laughing at a character Tiago was mimicking. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Telling Ms. Bethune had been good, but he had to tell his family. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“So you participated in Ms. Owens’s weird bonding orientation.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Each week Ms. Byrd and Mr. Miller had the same conversation. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

"Catch you tomorrow, Ms. Post," Kenzi said, waving as he and Simeon turned right. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Evans said that me and Quincy are the only Speddies graduating this year. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Soojin sighs as if my entire middle school future depends on performing a solo in Ms. Holly’s Blast from the Past production. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Then one day, Ms. Laverne said, Put down your pencils and come with me. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jacobs didn’t seem to notice my armband. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

“I do want you to stay out of that tunnel,” Ms. Morales said, and her voice was hesitant now. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Momma says Ms. Rosalie was one of her biggest supporters and cried at her high school graduation like it was her own daughter walking across the stage. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

So I’m a little flustered as I go into my spiel about cutting back my homework, and during it Ms. Rucker’s expression never cracks. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

At least, we hoped that was true, and not just some nonsense that Ms. Hawkins made up. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Valente put a hand on my shoulder with a smile, but I couldn’t calm down. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Albright stares past us for a second, and then she sort of blinks herself back into the moment. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Before Chess knew it, Ms. Morales was pulling up in front of the Greystones’ house. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I stroll over to Ms. Warner, who’s sitting on a stack of folded-up mats against the wall making notes on her clipboard. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Ms. G showed us a video during Black History Month, about a group of Civil Rights activists, in the 1960s, who were inspired by Rosa Parks. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“Well, you have my number. Be well, Ms. Holmes.” Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

As Cosmopolitans editor from 1965 until 1997, Ms. Brown was widely credited with being the first to introduce frank discussions of sex into magazines for women. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender was standing in the hallway outside the band room, chatting with Mr. Broadwater, the orchestra teacher. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker says when everyone from room twelve arrives. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

At the bell Ms. Mac said, “Why don’t you stay and help me pop the popcorn for the rest of my classes today?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Except I know Ms. Fleming hasn’t forgotten, because she doesn’t ask me to read a single word. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

After Ms. D. leave, me and Biddy gonna do like I hear in the movies. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. G taught us that “Evil prevails when good people do nothing.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

I can tell you what it means right now, Ms. Hardwick. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

“I did not know that,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

I slip into a chair at the table farthest away, but Ms. Rochambeau is having none of it. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

He knew that wouldn’t go over very well with Ms. Morales. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Smith’s voice comes in over the walkie-talkie. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Bob looked at Ms. Byrd with big, astonished eyes. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Twenty?—and then Ms. Morales aimed the SUV into a long driveway that wound up a hill. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ofrah once said that this is how I fight, with my voice. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“I’m sure they’ll be fine with it. I just said that to keep Ms. Gucci on her toes. Anything to save Sir Fig Newton, right?” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

I think of biology class and Ms. Cantor teaching us about the peppered moths in England, their new color camouflaging them from birds among the soot. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rannells didn't seem to be in the mood for apologies. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Rosa has rolled up in the middle of this, and when Ms. Rucker is far enough away, she whispers, “Was that a smile?” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

She opened her backpack, took out a sheet of music, and brought it over to Ms. Fender. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Taggart glanced at her watch and then at the door to her office. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone is trying to start to pack up without Ms. Smith noticing—she doesn’t like it when you pack up before the bell. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

“Moss, can you turn your body just a little bit to your right, so that you’re facing Ms. Morales?” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Who else could it be? She’s the only one who was mad about me working with Michael. I’m going to tell Ms. Tannenbaum.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

During this week’s Ace Period, Ms. Rochambeau is going on and on about supporting your position with evidence. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

The door to the grand jury room creaks open, and the DA, Ms. Monroe, looks out. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

By the time I turn off the lights in Ms. Steck’s room, we’ve managed to nudge him into the hall and lock up. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

“Enough! Everyone take out your books and read chapter three,” Ms. O’Donnell ordered. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wockley demonstrated, and it took everything in both boys to not crack up. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“You must be so proud, Ms. Elmira, to have such a strong granddaughter.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z

Ms. Owens smiled and dared me to run after her. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hussey suggested that they go back a few hundred years. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Also, I’d like for you to spend an hour in the Reflection Room with Ms. Marlee before returning to class,” Mr. Tobin says. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales said, her voice flooded with fake cheer. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I can’t go into a lot of details—Ms. Ofrah told me not to—but I tell her we did everything One-Fifteen asked and never once cussed at him like his father claims. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Across the field, the kids from Ms. Alvarez’s portable came walking out with their belongings, in single file, like they were supposed to do in a fire drill. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Clark nodded, stuffing one last bite into her mouth before clicking a few keys. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Before American lit, I see a sign outside Ms. Steck’s door. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

“Lift your bells—don’t point them down,” Ms. Parker reminds the trombone players once more. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Wardak saw me in the hallway outside my locked homeroom, she asked if there wasn’t “somewhere else” I could be. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner is at the net with her hands on her knees, calling stuff out to kids and smiling like crazy. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I tell Ms. Blinny, “Anytime you want more apples, just tell me. Good ones keep coming. We have varieties. Trees keep making fruit. No matter what.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Like, Mrs. Williams is way too perky—humming to herself and talking with silent nods to Ms. Newberry, who’s been poking her head into our room one too many times today. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner is standing just inside the gym doors with a big smile on her face as we all troop in. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lafontaine passed out an information sheet about the art show. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I watched from a distance as Ms. Sandnes tried to disengage them. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Smith sends me to the light booth. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

When I got back, my mother sat down and told Ms. Raz everything. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Ms. Lisa, who worked in the cottage, steered me into the staff bathroom and poured water over my face to flush out the chemical. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Byrd had a low opinion of the blues. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

“She’s lying, Troy! Take it back, you dumb b—” Ms. Owens appeared. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Someone, maybe Ms. Laverne, had put pillows along the ledge, and bright sun was coming in. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

What if Ms. Morales just decides that Mom is a bad person? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Raz learned my name only last year, when I delivered containers of my mother's cooking to her door. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

We managed to make it past all the superficial labels like “at risk,” or “below average”; even the ones that were put on Ms. Gruwell, like “too young and too white.” The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

When the guard was out of earshot, Ms. Hussey smiled warmly at Calder and Petra, looking first at one and then the other. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

All his attention turns from Byrd on his wrist to Daniel outside Ms. Dale’s door. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Also in attendance: Ms. McCrea and the head of the board of trustees, Mr. Thompson. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

But Mr. Tobin said we have to sit and talk and work out our issues in this stupid thing called Rocket ReStore with Ms. Marlee. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

One day in Living Skills, I tole Ms. Evans that in my reading class we had to keep us a journal. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

After a minute, Ms. Griegson uncrossed her arms and smiled at me. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Devereux, I’m asking you to redeem yourself and solve this problem for us on the board.” Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Whitlock held the mic just under my chin like a mother holding an ice cream cone for a kid to lick. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Instead she watched a lot of reality television, visited Ms. Jones across the street, and took long walks around the neighborhood. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Momma and Ms. Rosalie’s youngest daughter, Tammy, were best friends growing up. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Devereux?” he asked skeptically, when he caught sight of her glittering makeup. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

When I finish, Ms. Monroe says, “Okay. We’re going to discuss the night of the shooting in detail. Are you okay with that?” The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Faraci sat behind her desk and caught me as I tried to sneak out. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Keen has been teaching since the Middle Ages. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

But when Ms. Steinert saw him, she stopped in her tracks and waved excitedly, motioning him to come inside. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

My first real class of my first day is science with Ms. Oliverio. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

I knew Ms. G was going to pick on me because of the topic we were discussing. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Probably Ms. Morales and Natalie wouldn’t be able to tell that his voice wobbled a little. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Her name was Ms. Berman, but on the first day of school she had instructed the class that this year they were going to be detectives, looking for the “hidden messages” in language. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

“I really admire all of you for sticking with this,” Ms. McCrea said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

“If you change your mind, you can still join. The real meetings don’t start until next week anyway. Ms. Bethune has a lot of cool stuff planned for this year,” said Anh. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Before I could even sit down in homeroom, I was told to go straight to see Ms. Fender. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Mom must have thought Chess gave the phone back to Ms. Morales right away, since she was writing to Susanna, not him. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Morales asked Finn, her voice a little gentler than it had been when she was yelling at Natalie. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dalton couldn’t find any of her notes and even forgot her Diet Coke. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

She walks slowly to Ms. Tannenbaum’s desk and fetches a pair of scissors from the pencil cup. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

Ms. Janice didn't seem to mind the "Ms." as long as I didn't call her Ms. James, which was her last name, or "ma'am." When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

Me: It is a sad and downtrodden Ms. Connors who meets me three hours later. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Also, Ms. Fender had them stand up in front of the band and apologize for “unbandlike behavior.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I was nervous, but I felt better walking alongside Ms. Taggart. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rochambeau even told me to speak up, right? The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Dillinger gives us a break, but it’s not the kind of break where you can go anywhere, so I just sit and stare into space. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

I do not believe Ms. Wyman has the right to tell me what I can and cannot say. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

Jimmy’s desk groaned again as he sat back, and I knew Ms. Strumm was coming, but I had to find my name. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

I mean, seriously, it was like Ms. Medina was suddenly talking in a made-up language that everyone else in class seemed to understand but me. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z

“Quincy,” Ms. D. say, “you and Biddy won’t find it as easy as most people to live on your own. You’ll have to help each other.” Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

Because Ms. Sandnes had to be on duty at the cottage, we had to leave after only an hour. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. CeeCee had been the neighborhood candy lady since the Low Cuts' parents were kids. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Emma had just turned her head to ask Chess, “That is our Ms. Morales, isn’t it?” and Chess had replied, panting, “Neon green shirt, so, yes, I think so. It has to be.” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Like Ralph Waldo Emerson? Ms. Jacobs says he was really into observing, so that’s what I’ve been doing. Observing. Like I’m an eyeball. And writing what I observe in my eyeball journal.” A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z

I'd told Ms. Taggart my whole story, start to finish, with my eyes closed, while lying on the couch in her office. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Some of you know me. I’m Ms. Albright, the theater teacher.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

“I love that you included the golden ratio and the shells on the beach with the holes in them,” Ms. Solomon said about the moon snail. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z

No adults ever sit this way, except Ms. Dale. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Ramos had told us to go after scholarships that we were uniquely qualified for instead of the ones that “everyone and their mama were going to try to get.” Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I always felt I could relate to Ms. Valente, so I had no problem admitting that I hadn’t seen Monday since June and I was real worried about her. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Yeah. They’ll deliver that Friday to Ms. Rogers’s room. She gave me the okay.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

“Thank the cat, not me,” Ms. Morales said stiffly. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Simon allows us to use her classroom to record. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

By the time I got down the block, Ms. Lee had Sasha up and was half carrying, half dragging her aimlessly down the block, toward Lewis Ave. Somebody shouted, "Call the ambulance!" When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

I walked over to Ms. Taggart's office and tried to manage what was going on inside me by doing something useful for someone else. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Maybe if Ms. Morales decided to call the cops, there’d be cops who could help with the code. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“Sounds good. Be back in a few,” Ms. McMillian said, pulling her keys from her back pocket. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker blows into the flute, and it makes a bubbly stream of high-pitched sound. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

The door to the building opens, and Ms. Perkins and Rex charge out. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z

Again the flutter in Ms. Owens’s right eye. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

When I get to Ms. Tannenbaum’s classroom, I find that it’s empty and the lights are off. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I see the dean and Ms. Jensen with Josh. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tammy takes the recliner that Ms. Rosalie usually sits in. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Our teacher, Ms. Rank, was standing at the front of the class, slowly conjugating Latin verbs. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I don’t really want to know what Ms. Griegson will say. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

We have three witnesses to the fact that James King was in the store on the 22nd of December: Mr. Evans, Mr. Cruz, and Ms. Henry. Monster 1999-01-01T00:00:00Z

“While I have been waiting on your assignment, that’s not what I want to talk to you about,” Ms. McCrea said. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

He saw Ms. Perez wringing her hands together on the couch, her own face wet with tears. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Eventually, Ms. Udell came in to announce that it was time for the boys to take their turns. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

The kids watched her rush up the stairs, then heard her say, “Yes, Ms. Mitchell, thank you for calling. We’re very interested in that apartment you listed—” followed by her bedroom door shutting. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

And when the ball hit the ground, it took the worst possible bounce right into Ms. Adams's yard, where Brutus the Rottweiler lived, chained to a tree. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Throughout bio, each time Ms. Park turned to the blackboard, I read the missing persons report from my phone. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Then to Ms. Byrd, he said, “We’ll be a few minutes,” and he closed the door. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rosalie said the heat “boiled” my stomach and that something cool would settle it. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rannells tried to look at her son, but his chin was snugly against his chest and his focus was on his hands. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fender had also handed out some new music—“Pirate Medley”—which we were supposed to start practicing at home. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t look at Ms. D. Then she step up and hug me ’round my shoulders. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Parker, you didn’t leave the instrument closet unlocked,” someone shouts. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Albright keeps talking and reading from the handbook and talking some more. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Porter beams at me from the seat at her desk. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I stop when I realize Ms. Rochambeau is passing out worksheets. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

He kind of grunted when Ms. Morales paused and it seemed like she needed an answer, but he had no idea what he was agreeing to. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

I spot Ms. Holly in a rear pew, and she gives me a big “okay” sign. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

When we had all sat down again, Ms. Fender asked me to play a random interval—a C followed by whatever other note I wanted. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I told Ms. Fender the whole story, from the beginning. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Since my mom is big on reading, she got me into the class my junior year in hopes that I would “catch” some of Ms. G’s excitement. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Right away, Ms. Steinert wrote up a press release about the situation. The Landry News 1999-12-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Sharon’s voice sounded like she was more excited to see it than I was. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

Yesterday, after Ms. Fender had announced the section leaders, she’d assigned the rest of us our chairs based on how good she thought we were as musicians. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

And Ms. Hussey was a young teacher, and a dedicated one. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Hardwick's Honors English class is one boring required read after another. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wockley stood at the door to the school, her face a pink raisin, made raisinier whenever she was in discipline mode, which was all the time. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

“All students come to the first floor during the drill,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Some are still struggling with their paradox, and they summon Ms. Steck to their desks or to the computer lab. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

I had a feeling Ms. Gruwell was going to pick on me. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

They passed the Logan County Gazette office, where the newspaper editor, Ms. Turner, hunched over her keyboard, index fingers in pecking position. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

An intellectually disabled black woman living in Choctaw County, Alabama, Ms. Banks was accused of killing her newborn child even though police had no credible basis for believing she had ever been pregnant. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“Can you add a few minutes to this, please? I need to drop off a project in Ms. Tannenbaum’s room.” Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Bells up,” Ms. Parker directs, and I get the very first note wrong. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Tannenbaum closes our classroom door and motions us to gather near her desk. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

But I didn’t really think Ms. Fender would pick me for section leader. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Can you believe the gym they’re going to have?” said Ms. Prado, a lady who wore too much makeup and always seemed to be wearing workout clothes. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Ms. Owens’s painted-on smile didn’t change, but I thought I noticed a twitch in her right eye. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Ms. Rubin was erasing the chalkboard at the front of the room. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z

If Ms. Oliver’s account is to be believed—and we’ve no reason not to believe it—this was a pretty remarkable speech for anyone to deliver off the cuff. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z

He'll explain everything, and then Ms. Morales will understand why we have to stay here longer. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Fourteen hours later we swayed sleepily in a car that wound down a twisting road back to Seffner, where Ms. Jamison deposited us on Paula and Milton Pace’s doorstep. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

The show begins at seven, but Ms. Albright wants us fully in costume by six. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

Ms. Pagett is at the door with the officers, and after Mom reads the search warrant, she walks into the den and calls Dad and then our lawyer, Charles Clarke. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Fleming doesn’t seem to know this, or she doesn’t care. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Jen would check in on her a couple of times. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Connors did not win a lacrosse scholarship by being demure or hesitant. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z

Ms. Wyman brings this to an abrupt halt with threats of detention or disembowelment, I have trouble hearing which. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

After we read the poem, Ms. G broke it down to its simplest form, she wanted no part to be misunderstood. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

“I don’t know if Ms. Rucker’s going to go for that.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

I rushed off to get Ms. Jen, hoping she wouldn’t give me no problems. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

But maybe if Ms. Lansing came and told the story as it really happened, they’d believe her, and I could get out of there as quickly as possible. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

My last class of the day is my favorite, chorus with Ms. Holly. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Chess glanced over at Finn, draped across Ms. Morales’s office couch and still soundly asleep. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. Parker signals with her hands for us to get louder, and all the fifth graders on all the instruments play forte so loudly, my ears hurt. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Spoon was about to hit the computer key when Ms. Owens cleared her throat in dramatic fashion. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

But almost every time Ms. Brenda would put Jazz in my arms, Jazz would start crying and screaming and squirming all over the place. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z

He slapped his hand on his desk with each word: “What, is, the, body, made of? Go ahead, Ms. Castro.” Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

At the end of journal time, Ms. Udell addressed the class. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Maybe you didn’t hear her,” Ms. Jones said. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Momma waves Ms. Felicia over and hands Ms. Felicia her phone. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

“I left the costume in Ms. Tannenbaum’s room and went to class,” I say. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

It seemed rude to be looking at Brandon’s mom right then, when she felt sure Ms. Jones was really talking about someone else. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly shrugs, a frown clouding her face until Julie Zawacki, waving her hand like an overenthusiastic first grader, distracts her. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Sensational Action News in a skirt suit. She’s a bully with a cameraman.” Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

This is where I need Ms. Rochambeau to drive me across town. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“First we have a brief presentation from Ms. McCrea and a few students who have requested time to speak to us,” Headmaster Clarkson announced. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. G said I could have his ticket! The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Porter wrote: Excited to have you in my creative writing elective next year, Maisie! The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner is trying to make the name G stick to me. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Morales will pick you up after school,” Mom said. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Diamatis would say, “Bob English Who Draws, can you please take us through the eights?” Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

No one more kind than Ms. Feidler, who meets me at the door each morning, takes my hand from my sister's, smiles down and says, Now that Jacqueline is here, the day can finally begin. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

Well, I’m not going to let down the Freedom Writers, Ms. G, and especially not myself. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Finn decided he wasn’t ready to talk to Natalie and Ms. Morales yet this morning. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

But this was different, and I wanted to tell Ms. Faraci not to waste her time. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” Ms. Dale says, and brings her fingers to her lips, like maybe the sound is coming again. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

After we finished the book, Ms. G made us do an assignment dealing with other cultures where we had to interview fellow Freedom Writers about their family heritage. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

He says it so slowly that it’s like he’s narrating the documentary about the Civil War that Ms. Rochambeau had us watch. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell took the cast to the auditorium to practice onstage, leaving the remainder of the fourth grade in the school yard with Mr. Jackson to form the crew. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

At first I didn’t understand why Ms. G wanted us to go to Washington so badly. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Sometimes Satchmo even thought that maybe he had it all wrong, that maybe Brutus wasn't Ms. Adam's guard dog, but instead, she was Brutus's guard lady. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z

Three steps past Ms. Warner and they start. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

In the hallway, Ms. Udell sat in the blocky wooden chair—the one that matched her blocky wooden desk. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

After class, I stick around as Ms. Fleming ordered. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

Is it really a good idea for us to hear whatever Ms. Morales is going to tell Natalie? The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Then Ms. G decided to read the story aloud, so everyone would know the degree of individuality put into our stories. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Parker’s music room is already crowded when I arrive. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

She doesn't say anything about Ms. Pagett, and I don't ask. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

My ears roaring, I dart out the other side of the table and scurry through the double doors back to Ms. Parker’s music room. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Owens put her hands on her cheeks like the kid in Home Alone. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

They could tell Ms. Gruwell anything and everything, almost like she was one of the kids. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Even now, even though Ms. Morales wasn’t his mom, he was tempted to round the corner into the kitchen and tell all. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

"Oh, I was about to tell you. Ms. Lanford changed the rules," she said. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell ignored the blank stares she received from the class. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Today Ms. Jenna had just finished showing us how to make fresh hummus from scratch using olive oil and garlic and cans of chickpeas. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

“I’m sorry, Ms. Caldwell, but we’re not finding anything. How much deeper do you want us to go?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Jordan had also asked Ms. Banks to pass along the message that, if and when I turned up, I was to stay the hell away from her daughter. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Our class is really intrigued by Emerson because Ms. Gruwell is encouraging us to be independent thinkers and to question authority. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Maybe Kelly was right and Ms. Udell would be so proud of George for being herself that she would give her the part. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

My seventh-grade language arts teacher, Ms. Patterson, and the school librarian, Ms. Minerva, chatted excitedly by the model of the town. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

“You’re living in Ms. Caldwell’s old house?” one of the boys asked. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

I open up the piano cabinet and start to play a compilation of pop songs from the 1960s that Ms. Holly gave me to practice on Friday during music class. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“Well, you’re welcome to join us, Ms. Brennan, or even just to keep observing. But in this dojo we do ask that you remove your shoes.” Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Ms. Holmes is even out sick today, but the sub and I managed to find this on her desk!” The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“Sorry, Els. Ms. Khouri’s advanced percussion group is on Fridays. Got to practice if I’m going to be a rock legend.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

I pick up the stack of submissions and put it into my bag, and I say good-bye to Ms. Steck. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z

“Sometimes adults don’t know quite what to do, so they make the best choice they can with the information that they have,” Ms. Dale says. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Ms. Warner tells Mandy that our flag is in plain view. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

It made me sick to think of the three of them sitting in the office together—just as Ms. Taggart and I had. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

At the start of fourth period, Ms. Fender had arranged the chairs in a perfect circle. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Today in Ms. Gruwell’s classroom, I realized that a peanut is still a peanut even if the shell is different. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell paused, and for a moment it looked as if she might tear up right then. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I think she said this extra loud when Ms. Griegson was nearby, which I guess was nice of her. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Hussey read the piece of writing aloud at the end of the week, there was a shuffling and a looking-around for who seemed embarrassed or who looked too pleased. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, come, Mr. Bolitar. I may be old, but I see the way you look at her. Even Ms. Caldwell is upset she isn’t catching your eye.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

He reminds me of the other poet guy, the one Ms. Laverne read us. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

It’s Friday again, so Ms. Warner and I do our high five. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Which is funny, since Ms. Ramirez is definitely not Mom’s kind of mom. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

While I’m thinking, Ms. Parker adds, “I have some older ones you can borrow for free if you want to try them out before renting.” Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

I remembered what Ms. Castellan had said: They offered me an important job ... The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

Momma rings the doorbell at Just Us, and Ms. Ofrah lets us in. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

Across the street, Ms. Jones and her son sat on the porch, reading. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

Ms. Moskowitz calls us one by one and says, Come up to the board and write your name. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z

Ms. O’Malley introduced me to lots of other adult chicken people who arrived later as “Jim Brown’s grandniece, who inherited his chickens and his good poultry sense.” Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer 2015-05-12T00:00:00Z

Ms. Newberry, from across the hall, didn’t have a wedding ring, either. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I say, “Ms. Blinny. Could you help? I have got to print something off that Dragon.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z

Oh, and Ms. Kathleen is buying the whole team that bat on top. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

The only part of the day that’s about something different is when Ms. Rochambeau pulls me aside after social studies. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

I was the one who answered the knock, opening the front door just a crack before I saw Ms. Banks, Faith and Mrs. Bernoffski, with a big clay dish, on the other side. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

“Oops, I forgot. Ms. Keaton said it was a study period,” I say, feigning a look of dawning remembrance. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

As Fadi shakily got up to leave, Ms. Bethune gave him a hug. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

“Here’s a clue,” Ms. Lafontaine said, turning back to the board. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

“Are y’all here for Ms. Young?” a guy asked the Colonel, and the Colonel nodded. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

I turned my head toward where Ms. Knight and her daughter were sitting. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

The first time I met Ms. Parks, I sat on Ms. Durr's front porch in Old Cloverdale, a residential neighborhood in Montgomery, and I listened to the three women talk for two hours. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“We don’t have time to go back to Ms. Morales!” The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly, along with Soojin, was someone who pushed me to sign up for a solo from the start. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

Ms. Holly sits in the row behind them, her usual smiling face drawn and tight. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Faith must have tracked down Ms. Banks, because she showed up a couple minutes later. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

When Ms. Rochambeau finishes up a conversation with one of the girls who’s obsessed with getting a 100, I step forward. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z

“Oh your goodness,” Ms. Erica says over her shoulder as she pulls out the square Firebird cushions she makes us sit on. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z

Daniel and Axel help Ms. Dale straighten up the office. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Will Thompson confirmed that he had the original email in his possession before it was sent to the student body as a whole, sent to him from an email address belonging to Ms. Carter.” Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

Ms. Udell then distributed nine pink cards to girls who raised outstretched fingers and mouthed numbers to each other. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z