Read Outside Your Bubble

Praise for Read Outside Your Bubble

“Everyone needs a copy of Read Outside Your Bubble in their classroom and at home libraries! It is a transformative, crucial read about the importance of reading inclusive books.”

—Kaitlin Johnstone, Co-Founder, Kind Cotton

“In Read Outside Your Bubble, Nita Creekmore calls educators to bring diverse voices into their classrooms, building spaces of trust, connection, and transformation. Through her L.E.A.P framework and practical classroom insights, Nita guides teachers on a courageous path, showing how inclusive texts deepen relationships, inspire greater learning, and empower us to meet today's challenges with purpose and intention.”

—Lori Cohen, co-author of The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development

“Nita Creekmore’s Read Outside Your Bubble inspired me to rethink how I approach reading and teaching. Her blend of personal stories and practical strategies makes stepping outside our familiar boundaries both accessible and necessary. This book is essential for anyone seeking to foster empathy and inclusivity through literature!”

—LaNesha Tabb, author, speaker, Founder of Reimagine Writing 

“Nita’s L.E.A.P framework is everything a teacher needs to build an inclusive and empathetic literacy curriculum that truly resonates with students. As an instructional coach, this is my go-to resource for working with teachers as we build impactful classrooms that engage students beyond their ‘bubbles’ and foster a love for diverse perspectives. The framework goes beyond academics; it’s a transformative approach that prepares students for a more inclusive world by inspiring compassion, critical thinking, and meaningful impact. Nita’s research-backed steps make it easy for educators to create classrooms that leave a lasting, positive impression on students’ lives.”

—Nicole S. Turner, author and CEO of Simply Instructional Coaching

“Read Outside Your Bubble is a wonderful resource on the importance of diverse perspectives in the books that we read to our students. This book provides educators, instructional facilitators and administrators with a deep understanding of how varied voices can enrich classroom discussions and foster empathy. Nita shares her immense knowledge as an educator, parent, and instructional coach on the importance of incorporating inclusive books in order to learn more about our beautifully diverse world.”

—Jenny LaRocque

“This book is a powerful call to step outside our comfort zones and confront the limitations of our own perspectives. Through the lens of ‘bubbles,’ Nita brilliantly explores how learning, unlearning, and reading beyond our familiar narratives opens doors to a richer, more inclusive world. A must-read for anyone ready to expand their view of humanity and education.”

—Naomi O’Brien, Read Like A Rock Star Teaching 

“Nita Creekmore has written a book that I will be gifting to every educator I can. It is not just a powerful book, but a necessary one. The impact and gift of literacy cannot go understated and Nita has perfectly encapsulated not only the importance of books but the real value in consuming a wide variety and how much it can change a life. I can't praise this book enough! I have sticky notes all over it!”

—Todd Nesloney, Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership at the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)

“Read Outside Your Bubble is a compelling dive into the world of lesser-chosen reads, encouraging readers to step outside their comfort zones and open themselves to a myriad of books.”

—Silvana Spence