Making the words on the page spring to life through drama and theater is one way to connect students to literature outside of the classroom.
Guest Blogger: Rita Williams-Garcia
Like my mother, I’ve become a collector of objects, especially while I’m writing. As I begin a new project, I gather items that tell me about the subjects or reveal setting, plot, or most importantly, the characters.
Contests and Giveaways | May 2017
Each month we feature free and fun book contests and giveaways. We hope you will enjoy the following opportunities as well as the author and book resources available via TeachingBooks.net.
Guest Blogger: Laurie Keller
When kids ask me where I get my ideas I often say I buy them at the Dollar Store. They generally don’t find this response particularly funny, yet it doesn’t stop me from saying it time and again.
Contests and Giveaways | April 2017
Each month we feature free and fun book contests and giveaways. We hope you will enjoy the following opportunities as well as the author and book resources available via TeachingBooks.net.
Getting to Know the TeachingBooks Staff – March
“When you were a kid, what did you dream of being when you grew up?” Sandy Xiong: A zookeeper so I could swim with the seals and otters! 😀 Carin Bringelson: I started taking violin lessons when I was 3 years old. In elementary school, I also had a couple […]
Guest Blogger: Barbara Dee
Children are eager for books that validate and empower them. I passionately believe that positive, inclusive stories can inspire all readers, no matter their gender or orientation—but because girls crave books about smart, strong female protagonists, I’m happy to see my middle grade novel Star-Crossed in their hands.
Contests and Giveaways | March 2017
Each month we feature free and fun book contests and giveaways. We hope you will enjoy the following opportunities as well as the author and book resources available via TeachingBooks.net.
Things We Do Every Day
Each month the TeachingBooks.net team is going to answer a “get-to-know-you” question, so you can learn more about us, and because we’d love to get to know more about you — please feel free to share your answer in the comments section! What is a habit of yours that you are proud of? Nick […]
TeachingBooks is Hiring!
TeachingBooks.net is hiring a library director to manage and grow our digital collection of resources about children’s and young adult books. https://teachingbooks.net/DirectorofContent If you know someone who would thrive in this Madison-based position, details are at: Director of Children’s and Young Adult Online Content & Collections Qualifications for this leadership position include: Experience in and passion […]