Harry Potter is a phenomenon. We all know that. Even though J.K. Rowling put out her last Harry Potter book a while ago, readers still love him and want to believe in Harry and his magical powers. His world is a world where anything can happen and you can be a hero, no matter how small, young or old you are.
When I first read Harry Potter, I believe I was in college. But what I most remember is passing around Harry Potter books as a Peace Corps volunteer in Estonia. Winters in Estonia ranged from around 0 degrees to -30 degrees. The wind pummeled me every morning as I walked out the door. It was cold and dark for eight months of the year, and one of the best activities was to read. Therefore, several of us volunteers passed around the Harry Potter books to read for entertainment.
That’s when I got the idea to use Harry Potter in the classroom. I taught English as a foreign language and knew my seniors, who were advanced English speakers, would love the world of Harry. And they did. It kept them learning and entertained on those cold, dark days of winter.
To cope with yet another winter storm, we proudly present our latest article entitled A Harry Potter State of Mind in Winter Alaska. Make yourself a hot cup of tea and enjoy!
