Up the Down Staircase

Up the Down Staircase is a timeless novel that depicts the shambolic joys and frustrations of a young teacher, Sylvia Barrett, as she navigates the challenges of teaching at New York City’s Calvin Coolidge High.

Through an extraordinary collection of correspondence, including sternly worded yet nonsensical administrative memos, furtive notes of wisdom from teacher to teacher, and student homework assignments that unwittingly speak from the heart, Sylvia's bumpy yet ultimately rewarding journey is brought to life.

This classic novel stands as a testament to the power of dedicated teachers and the resilience of students in the face of a beleaguered public school system.

With an introduction by Gabbie Stroud and a poignant, devastating, laugh-out-loud funny, and highly relevant portrayal of education today, Up the Down Staircase is a must-read for anyone who has ever been touched by the transformative power of teaching and learning.