Buffs One Read
Our theme for 2026-27: Interdependence and Humanity
Teach our chosen title, Lessons from My Teachers, in your course.
Lessons from My Teachers
Based on her popular class at Yale, this “tender and profound” (Booklist) essay collection from one of our greatest living playwrights and teachers, Sarah Ruhl, is a testament to the singular impact of teachers across every stage of our lives. Anchored in stories both personal and universal, drawing on Sarah’s experiences with her parents and children, with schoolteachers, creative influences, and beyond, Lessons from My Teachers is “a true tribute to those who teach… [that] masterfully captures the ineffable essence of all that passes between teacher and student” (Sharon Salzberg).
All are welcome to join the Buffs One Read Community: read the book, join a book club or discussion, share your story, teach the course.
Bring the conversation into the classroom
The University Libraries invites all educators to integrate Lessons from My Teachers into your courses. Our community Canvas course is open for use - feel free to copy or repurpose.
- Via our community Canvas course, you can explore summaries of each chapter as well as discussion questions and related resources. The course includes activities and prompts that invite students to delve more deeply into the rich themes of the text.
- Contact the University Libraries for consultations on integrating Lessons from My Teachers into your courses. Email libraries@colorado.edu to schedule a time to speak with us.
